Jefferson, WI 53549 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Jefferson, WI—53549

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$346,000

7.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$78,100

30.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

91.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.2%

Median Rent

$945

6.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,000

21.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$795

9.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, WI

As of May '26, the median home price in Jefferson, WI is $346,000, with a year-over-year change of 7.8%. This indicates that home prices in Jefferson, WI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$346,000	7.8%
Single Family	$347,000	7.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Jefferson, WI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Jefferson, WI is $920, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Jefferson, WI is 1-bedrooms: $940, 2-bedrooms: $870. The most common rental property sizes in Jefferson, WI are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 47.1% and 20.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$945	$920
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,000	$940
2 Bed Rent	$795	$870
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.9%

1 Bedroom

20.6%

2 Bedrooms

47.1%

3 Bedrooms

19.5%

4 Bedrooms

9.0%

Property Listings — Jefferson, WI

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Jefferson, WI is 55. This is a increase of 91.0% 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 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$415,000	13.0%
Listing Count	30	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-4.0%
Days on Market	55	91.0%

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Demographics — Jefferson, WI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jefferson, WI has a population of 9,900, which has decreased by -5.3% over the past 5 years. Jefferson, WI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,900	-5.3%
% Under 18	19.3%	-8.5%
% Seniors	19.3%	10.9%
% WFH	6.7%	103.0%
% w/ College Degree	23.1%	19.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jefferson, WI is a predominantly white area, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Jefferson, WI is hispanic, making up 12.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.6% of the population in Jefferson, WI, and this percentage has decreased by 31.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	82.7%	-7.5%
% Black	1.4%	55.6%
% Hispanic	12.0%	39.5%
% Asian	0.2%	-66.7%
% Foreign Born	2.6%	-31.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, WI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 213 mortgage originations in Jefferson, WI, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Jefferson, WI. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	213
% Conventional Loans	88.0%
% Government Loans	12.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, WI

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	171
Total Units Section 8	75
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	93.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$130	$1,000	$870
2 Bedroom	$315	$795	$1,110
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,470
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,470

Jefferson, WI—53549

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, WI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jefferson, WI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jefferson, WI

Demographics — Jefferson, WI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, WI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, WI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jefferson, WI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jefferson, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$346,000
Median Household Income	$78,100

Jefferson, WI—53549

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, WI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jefferson, WI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jefferson, WI

Demographics — Jefferson, WI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, WI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, WI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jefferson, WI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jefferson, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Johnson Creek, WI

Helenville, WI

Fort Atkinson, WI

Watertown, WI

Lake Mills, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

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