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Jefferson, OH

Jefferson, OH.

Population: 8,365 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jefferson, OH is $234,420 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $193,000 after a median 36 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, winterweather, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,420

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,420
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+22.5%
5-year appreciation
+41.8%
10-year appreciation
+98.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$234,420
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$193,000
Median list price
$269,950
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-20.7%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Jefferson Area Local, Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center
Schools include
Jefferson Elementary, Jefferson Area Sr High School, Jefferson Area Junior High School, Jefferson Area Local Schools Online, Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Old Mill (7.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
34.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
208
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,158
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,167

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
James A Garfield National Historic Site (32 mi)
National parks include
James A Garfield National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Northeast Ohio Regional Airport (JFN) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Ohio Regional Airport (JFN) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ASHTABULA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, GLENBEIGH HEALTH SOURCES, UHHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GENEVA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,542
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
68.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,631
Average weekly wage
$873
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
155

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JeffersonState medianUS median
Median home value$234,420$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$193,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market36 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,542$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Jefferson, OH?
$234,420.
What is the median sale price in Jefferson, OH?
$193,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jefferson, OH?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Jefferson, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jefferson, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is Jefferson, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Jefferson, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jefferson, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jefferson, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jefferson, OH?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jefferson, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jefferson, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jefferson, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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