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Jefferson, WI—53549

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$350,000
6.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$78,100
30.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
55
91.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.8%
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
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, WI

As of May '26, the median home price in Jefferson, WI is $350,000, with a year-over-year change of 6.8%. This indicates that home prices in Jefferson, WI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$350,0006.8%
Single Family $351,0006.4%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$279,0004.9%
    3 Bed
    		$353,0006.0%
    4 Bed
    		$382,0006.1%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.0%
    1 Bedroom
    7.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.5%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$945$920
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,000$940
    2 Bed Rent $795$870
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/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.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$415,00013.0%
    Listing Count
    		30-4.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%-4.0%
    Days on Market
    		5591.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$130$1,000$870
    2 Bedroom$315$795$1,110
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,470
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,470

    Affordability — Jefferson, WI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.7
    Median Home Price$350,000
    Median Household Income$78,100

    Jefferson, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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