Housing
Housing costs in Jefferson County are very affordable. Many developments and subdivisions with a variety of price ranges are available for convenient town living. A well-preserved historic district offers turn of the century structures lining wide streets in the downtown area. Small acreages and planned neighborhoods in the county offer country living opportunities. The Owner Occupied Median Home Value is $67,800. (US Census)
| Category | Data | Year | Comparison | Data | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units | 7,298 | 2010 | Georgia | 4,088,801 | US Census |
| Owner-occupied | 65% | 2016 | Georgia | 63% | US Census |
| Housholds | 5,855 | 2016 | Georgia | 3,611,706 | US Census |
| Median Value | $67,800 | 2016 | Georgia | $152,400 | US Census |
| Cost of Living Index | 80 | 2016 | United States | 100 | City-Data |
| Average weekly wage | $691 | 2017 | Jeff Co Area | $832 | Georgia Dept of Labor |
| Per Capita Income | $16,986 | 2016 | Georgia | $26,678 | US Census |
| Median Household Income | $28,417 | 2016 | Georgia | $51,037 | US Census |