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Jefferson, WI

Jefferson, WI.

Population: 9,873 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jefferson, WI is $350,316 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,500 after a median 116.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$350,316

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

116.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$350,316
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+100.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$350,919
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$347,500
Median list price
$359,950
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-9.2%
Median days on market
116.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
East Elementary, Jefferson High, Jefferson Middle, West Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oconomowoc Electroplating Co., Inc. (20.1 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
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
145
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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)
24,054
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,403

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Maggies Farm LLC Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WATERTOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,342
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,092
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

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

How it compares

JeffersonState medianUS median
Median home value$350,316$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$347,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market117 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,342$2,994$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, WI?
$350,316.
What is the median sale price in Jefferson, WI?
$347,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Jefferson, WI?
Median days on market: 116.5 days.
What is typical rent in Jefferson, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,266/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jefferson, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Jefferson, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in Jefferson, WI?
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, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jefferson, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jefferson, WI?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jefferson, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jefferson, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jefferson, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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