In Jefferson, West Virginia, the median home price is $396,576; median household income is $98,806; the population is 59,260; schools rate 6.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 186.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 37.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jefferson at a glance
Population
59,260
Median Household Income
$98,806
Typical Home Value
$396,576
School District Rating
6.2
Violent Crime Rate
186.8
Avg Commute Time
37.1
About Jefferson
Jefferson has a population of 59,260. The median home value is $396,576, 118% above the West Virginia median. Median household income is $98,806 (66% above the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are Charles, Kabletown, and Harpers Ferry.
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
5 towns, by population.
Jefferson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jefferson?
- Jefferson has a population of 59,260 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jefferson?
- The median home value in Jefferson is $396,576. 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 $98,806 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jefferson in?
- Jefferson is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Jefferson?
- Jefferson contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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