Housing in Jefferson, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$342,360
Jefferson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Jefferson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
52nd%ilemost expensive$186,300show rank
Median Rent
15th%ilemost expensive rent$688show rank
Rent Burden
76th%ilehighest rent burden23.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$186,300
Median Rent
$688
Total Housing Units
925
Vacancy Rate
12.8%
Owner Occupied
50.2%
Renter Occupied
49.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,437
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$716
Housing Types
Single Family57.0%
Multi-Family39.1%
Mobile Home3.9%
The median home value in Jefferson, NC is $186,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Jefferson is $342,360. The median rent is $688 per month (Census ACS). About 50.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 925 total housing units.