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NC area data

Jefferson, NC

Jefferson, NC.

Population: 4,820 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$377,908
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+24.1%
10-year appreciation
+75.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$377,908
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
15

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ashe County Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+182 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$1,539
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,242
Average weekly wage
$859
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
191

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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