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Jefferson
  • Town in North Carolina
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Jefferson

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Jefferson is a town in North Carolina with a population of 1,630. Jefferson is in Ashe County. Living in Jefferson offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Jefferson there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Jefferson and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Jefferson are above average.
    Population
    1,630
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $157,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $606
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      65.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      65.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      196.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      916.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      64.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      7%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      31%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Jefferson

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $31,290
    National
    $69,021
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