Jefferson, GA 30549 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Jefferson, GA—30549

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$407,000

0.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$89,000

38.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

1.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.2%

Median Rent

$2,160

0.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,200

6.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,280

23.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,000

5.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, GA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Jefferson, GA is $407,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Jefferson, GA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$407,000	0.7%
Single Family	$408,000	0.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Jefferson, GA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Jefferson, GA is $2,180, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Jefferson, GA is 1-bedrooms: $1,280, 2-bedrooms: $1,370, 3-bedrooms: $2,030, 4-bedrooms: $2,260. The most common rental property sizes in Jefferson, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 36.5% and 31.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,160	$2,180
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,280
2 Bed Rent	$1,280	$1,370
3 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,030
4 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,260

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

10.6%

2 Bedrooms

36.5%

3 Bedrooms

31.1%

4 Bedrooms

13.8%

5+ Bedrooms

8.0%

Property Listings — Jefferson, GA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Jefferson, GA is 58. This is a increase of 10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$529,000	6.0%
Listing Count	320	20.0%
Listings as % of Homes	2.1%	20.0%
Days on Market	74	-1.0%

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Demographics — Jefferson, GA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jefferson, GA has a population of 30,600, which has increased by 23.1% over the past 5 years. Jefferson, GA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 32.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	30,600	23.1%
% Under 18	26.3%	1.5%
% Seniors	13.9%	-2.8%
% WFH	14.8%	131.2%
% w/ College Degree	32.0%	36.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jefferson, GA is a predominantly white area, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Jefferson, GA is black, making up 8.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.5% of the population in Jefferson, GA, and this percentage has increased by 19.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	79.5%	-3.9%
% Black	8.8%	10.0%
% Hispanic	6.5%	14.0%
% Asian	2.1%	40.0%
% Foreign Born	5.5%	19.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, GA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1016 mortgage originations in Jefferson, GA, of which 71.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Jefferson, GA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,016
% Conventional Loans	71.0%
% Government Loans	29.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, GA

Jefferson, GA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	98
Total Units Section 8	8
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$260	$1,200	$940
2 Bedroom	-$160	$1,280	$1,120
3 Bedroom	-$530	$2,000	$1,470
4 Bedroom	-$320	$2,200	$1,880

Jefferson, GA—30549

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jefferson, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jefferson, GA

Demographics — Jefferson, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jefferson, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jefferson, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Pendergrass, GA

Commerce, GA

Statham, GA

Athens, GA

Winder, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.3
Median Home Price	$407,000
Median Household Income	$89,000

Jefferson, GA—30549

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jefferson, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jefferson, GA

Demographics — Jefferson, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jefferson, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jefferson, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Pendergrass, GA

Commerce, GA

Statham, GA

Athens, GA

Winder, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

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