In Jefferson, Tennessee, the median home price is $339,674, compared with the Tennessee median of $342,678; median household income is $66,114; the population is 56,864; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 225.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jefferson at a glance
Population
56,864
Median Household Income
$66,114
Typical Home Value
$339,674
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
225.6
Avg Commute Time
28.9
About Jefferson
Jefferson has a population of 56,864. The median home value is $339,674, 1% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $66,114 (5% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are District 3, District 1, and District 5.
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
10 towns, by population.
County rankings in Tennessee
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Jefferson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jefferson?
- Jefferson has a population of 56,864 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jefferson?
- The median home value in Jefferson is $339,674. 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 $66,114 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jefferson in?
- Jefferson is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in Jefferson?
- Jefferson contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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