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West Jefferson, NC

West Jefferson, NC.

Population: 7,626 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$369,020
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$369,020
House Price Index
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
23

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
67.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ashe County Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 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
1,979
Median annual property tax
$1,237
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

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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