In Jefferson, New York, the median home price is $236,464, compared with the New York median of $638,704; median household income is $66,301; the population is 115,040; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 144.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jefferson at a glance
Population
115,040
Median Household Income
$66,301
Typical Home Value
$236,464
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
144.3
Avg Commute Time
19.5
About Jefferson
Jefferson has a population of 115,040. The median home value is $236,464, 63% below the New York median. Median household income is $66,301 (23% below the New York median). The most populated towns are Le Ray, Watertown, and Brownville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Jefferson
23 towns, by population.
- Le Ray25,266 pop.
- Watertown24,375 pop.
- Brownville5,797 pop.
- Wilna5,677 pop.
- Watertown5,557 pop.
- Adams4,928 pop.
- Clayton4,693 pop.
- Champion4,530 pop.
- Alexandria3,713 pop.
- Ellisburg3,339 pop.
- Pamelia3,304 pop.
- Hounsfield3,257 pop.
- Rutland3,009 pop.
- Orleans2,778 pop.
- Theresa2,621 pop.
- Cape Vincent2,532 pop.
- Lyme2,066 pop.
- Antwerp1,777 pop.
- Henderson1,698 pop.
- Philadelphia1,557 pop.
- Rodman1,466 pop.
- Lorraine878 pop.
- Worth222 pop.
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Jefferson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jefferson?
- Jefferson has a population of 115,040 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jefferson?
- The median home value in Jefferson is $236,464. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Jefferson?
- Median household income in Jefferson is $66,301 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jefferson in?
- Jefferson is in New York.
- How many towns are in Jefferson?
- Jefferson contains 23 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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