Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Jefferson City
Jefferson City, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,057
Population
8,811
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Savor small-town charm and natural beauty near Knoxville
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Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Jefferson City is a quiet suburb teeming with natural beauty and small-town charm. Outdoor recreation abounds near Jefferson City, with convenient access to Panther Creek State Park, Cherokee Lake, Douglas Lake, and the Holston River as well as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Jefferson City is the retail center of Jefferson County, boasting an array of shopping and dining opportunities throughout town. The exceptional amenities and entertainment of Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg are just a short drive away from Jefferson City as well. Getting around from Jefferson City is simple with convenience to U.S. 11E, I-40, I-81, and U.S. 25W.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,644
Average: $62,447
Education
2,264
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,890
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jefferson City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jefferson City, TN is $1,004 for a studio, $1,057 for one bedroom, $1,220 for two bedrooms, and $1,398 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jefferson City has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,057/month
687 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jefferson City, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
433 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
593 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Panther Creek State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.