Housing in Jefferson, TX
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$153,247
Jefferson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Jefferson is highlighted.
Median Home Value
39th%ilemost expensive$143,800show rank
Median Rent
19th%ilemost expensive rent$721show rank
Rent Burden
67th%ilehighest rent burden21.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$143,800
Median Rent
$721
Total Housing Units
1,176
Vacancy Rate
18.4%
Owner Occupied
52.0%
Renter Occupied
48.0%
Median Property Tax
$1,315
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$720
Housing Types
Single Family63.1%
Multi-Family19.6%
Mobile Home17.4%
The median home value in Jefferson, TX is $143,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Jefferson is $153,247. The median rent is $721 per month (Census ACS). About 52.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 1,176 total housing units.