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Jefferson County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Indiana
$234K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.12,440
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$234K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,476 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1973
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.71%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.100%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.77%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.149
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,111
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.92 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Jefferson County compares

By median home value, Jefferson County is the 37th most expensive of 92 counties in Indiana, and its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Indiana.

Home values in Jefferson County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$91K$595K
counties in Indiana ranked by median home value
#IndianaMedian valueHomes
1Hamilton County$452K125,172
2Boone County$414K27,271
3Brown County$349K8,608
4Hendricks County$347K63,315
5LaGrange County$341K16,453
6Porter County$327K61,265
7Dearborn County$314K19,501
8Hancock County$311K32,596
9Johnson County$310K56,085
10Monroe County$303K42,151
11Steuben County$302K21,297
12Franklin County$302K10,418
13Kosciusko County$299K35,229
14Tippecanoe County$297K50,461
15Morgan County$297K28,816
16Warrick County$284K24,779
17Ohio County$284K2,506
18Ripley County$283K11,135
19Floyd County$282K29,677
20Jasper County$278K12,946
21Whitley County$278K13,736
22Tipton County$274K6,408
23Putnam County$270K14,484
24Bartholomew County$265K28,716
37Jefferson County$234K12,440

92 counties in Indiana are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Jefferson County, most valuable first

About the Jefferson County market

How many homes are there in Jefferson County, IN?

Jefferson County, IN contains 12,440 residential properties, with a median of 1,476 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1973. The median TopHap Estimate is $234K.

How does Jefferson County, IN compare to the rest of Indiana?

By median home value, Jefferson County, IN is the 37th most expensive of 92 counties in Indiana. Its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Indiana. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Jefferson County, IN?

77% of homes in Jefferson County, IN are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Jefferson County, IN hold?

100% of mortgaged homes in Jefferson County, IN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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