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Jefferson
  • Town in Wisconsin
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Jefferson

#6 in Best Places to Live in Jefferson County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Jefferson is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 7,821. Jefferson is in Jefferson County. Living in Jefferson offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Jefferson there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Jefferson and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Jefferson are above average.
    Population
    7,821
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $174,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $921
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      87
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      37.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      74.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,716
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      75.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Jefferson

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,874
    National
    $69,021
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