Housing in Jefferson, IA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$168,444

Jefferson vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Jefferson is highlighted.

Median Home Value

33rd%ilemost expensive$126,900show rank

Median Rent

22nd%ilemost expensive rent$745show rank

Rent Burden

34th%ilehighest rent burden16.5%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$126,900

Median Rent

$745

Total Housing Units

2,286

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Owner Occupied

70.5%

Renter Occupied

29.6%

Median Property Tax

$2,152

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$796

Housing Types

Single Family

78.9%

Multi-Family

19.4%

Mobile Home

1.7%

The median home value in Jefferson, IA is $126,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Jefferson is $168,444. The median rent is $745 per month (Census ACS). About 70.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 2,286 total housing units.