Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
25%
Jefferson
Jefferson, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,202
Population
10,089
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Charming community near quintessential NOLA offerings
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Peaceful
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Located just six miles west of New Orleans, Jefferson is a peaceful suburb nestled on the East Bank of the Mississippi River. While Jefferson is a largely residential community, Jefferson Highway is brimming with a bevy of restaurants, stores, and offices in addition to the Ochsner Medical Center.
Jefferson is convenient to many New Orleans landmarks—from college like Tulane University and Loyola University New Orleans to notable attractions such as Audubon Zoo, City Park, New Orleans Museum of Art, and Longue Vue House and Gardens. The vibrant French Quarter is also just a short drive away from Jefferson. Traveling and commuting from Jefferson is easy with access to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and numerous major roadways.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,579
Average: $67,084
Education
3,013
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,559
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jefferson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jefferson, LA is $965 for a studio, $1,202 for one bedroom, and $1,368 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jefferson has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,202/month
555 Sq Ft
House
$1,975/month
1,482 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jefferson, LA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
666 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
666 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
807 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
131 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,019 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
229 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Audubon Insectarium
- Audubon Zoo
- Longue Vue House and Gardens
- New Orleans Botanical Garden
- Bayou Segnette State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
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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.