Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Jefferson
Jefferson, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$964
Population
7,230
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A delightful riverside community with easy access to Wisconsin’s biggest cities
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Jefferson is a small city located roughly halfway between Madison and Milwaukee, just south of Interstate 94. Spanning the confluence of the Rock River and the Craw Fish River, Jefferson is effectively split into three sections, with much of the town’s commercial activity clustered together along Main Street on the east bank. This district features a charming assortment of cafes, specialty shops, and other storefront businesses housed in beautiful historic buildings, forming a popular hangout for locals.
Jefferson is widely known around the region as the home of Jefferson County Fair Park, which hosts festivals, flea markets, car shows, and countless other community events in addition to the fair itself. With a local rental market featuring a broad range of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, with terrific options available for every taste and budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,765
Average: $77,029
Education
1,348
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,889
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jefferson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jefferson, WI is $951 for a studio, $964 for one bedroom, $1,072 for two bedrooms, and $1,247 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jefferson has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$964/month
779 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jefferson, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
308 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
270 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
389 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
607 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aztalan State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Dane County Regional/Truax Field
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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.