Cost of Living in Jefferson, LA
Population 9,984 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Jefferson sits on the smaller end of the Louisiana city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Located <5 miles southeast of Metairie, Jefferson falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% lower than Metairie's $309,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Jefferson
The median home value in Jefferson is $238,000 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,104/month, 16% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,875/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Louisiana's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. The climate averages highs of 80.7°F and lows of 62.9°F. Overall, Jefferson has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.
Jefferson has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 64 | 68 | 75 | 81 | 88 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 90 | 83 | 73 | 66 |
| Low °F | 47 | 51 | 56 | 62 | 69 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 74 | 65 | 55 | 49 |
| Precip" | 4.95 | 4.14 | 4.60 | 4.99 | 5.39 | 7.37 | 8.77 | 6.80 | 5.72 | 3.58 | 3.78 | 4.51 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Jefferson, LA?
Jefferson has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.
What is average rent in Jefferson, LA?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $1,104 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Jefferson?
The median home value in Jefferson is $238,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Jefferson?
The median household income in Jefferson is $56,875 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Jefferson, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Jefferson is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Jefferson, LA affordable?
Yes, Jefferson is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Jefferson?
Jefferson has average high temperatures of 80.7°F and average lows of 62.9°F. Annual precipitation is 64.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Jefferson at a Glance
- Population
- 9,984
- Median Income
- $56,875
- Home Value
- $238,000
- Median Rent
- $1,104/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 80.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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