Housing in West Jefferson, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$335,622
West Jefferson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. West Jefferson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
60th%ilemost expensive$217,900show rank
Median Rent
3rd%ilemost expensive rent$517show rank
Rent Burden
7th%ilehighest rent burden11.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$217,900
Median Rent
$517
Total Housing Units
724
Vacancy Rate
21.7%
Owner Occupied
56.3%
Renter Occupied
43.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,113
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$875
Housing Types
Single Family75.1%
Multi-Family22.2%
Mobile Home2.6%
The median home value in West Jefferson, NC is $217,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for West Jefferson is $335,622. The median rent is $517 per month (Census ACS). About 56.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 724 total housing units.