Jefferson, LA 70121 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Jefferson, LA—70121

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$257,000

5.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$59,000

16.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

14.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-3.7%

Median Rent

$1,550

7.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,000

7.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,600

0.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,850

11.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, LA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Jefferson, LA is $257,000, with a year-over-year change of -5.0%. This indicates that home prices in Jefferson, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -3.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$257,000	-5.0%
Single Family	$261,000	-5.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Jefferson, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Jefferson, LA is $1,550, with a year-over-year rent change of -7.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Jefferson, LA is studios: $950, 1-bedrooms: $1,020, 2-bedrooms: $1,640, 3-bedrooms: $2,030, 4-bedrooms: $2,500. The most common rental property sizes in Jefferson, LA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 48.5% and 35.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,550	$1,550
Studio Rent	$950	$950
1 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,020
2 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,640
3 Bed Rent	$1,850	$2,030
4 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,500

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.9%

1 Bedroom

35.3%

2 Bedrooms

48.5%

3 Bedrooms

9.6%

4 Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Jefferson, LA

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Jefferson, LA is 75. This is a increase of 14.0% 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 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$300,000	3.0%
Listing Count	71	54.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	54.0%
Days on Market	75	14.0%

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Demographics — Jefferson, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jefferson, LA has a population of 10,900, which has decreased by -4.2% over the past 5 years. Jefferson, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	10,900	-4.2%
% Under 18	17.0%	11.8%
% Seniors	20.6%	13.2%
% WFH	9.9%	421.1%
% w/ College Degree	36.1%	39.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jefferson, LA is a predominantly white area, with 63.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Jefferson, LA is black, making up 19.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.2% of the population in Jefferson, LA, and this percentage has increased by 39.0% 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	63.1%	-3.5%
% Black	19.4%	-13.0%
% Hispanic	13.5%	43.6%
% Asian	1.6%	100.0%
% Foreign Born	8.2%	39.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 136 mortgage originations in Jefferson, LA, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Jefferson, LA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	136
% Conventional Loans	79.0%
% Government Loans	21.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, LA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Jefferson, LA under the Section 8 program is 4.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Jefferson, LA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	110
Total Units Section 8	110
% Rentals under Section 8	4.6%
% Occupied Section 8	98.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$100	$1,000	$1,100
2 Bedroom	-$290	$1,600	$1,310
3 Bedroom	-$180	$1,850	$1,670
4 Bedroom	-$530	$2,500	$1,970

Jefferson, LA—70121

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jefferson, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jefferson, LA

Demographics — Jefferson, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jefferson, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jefferson, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.4
Median Home Price	$257,000
Median Household Income	$59,000

Jefferson, LA—70121

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Jefferson, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Jefferson, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Jefferson, LA

Demographics — Jefferson, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Jefferson, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Jefferson, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Metairie, LA

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