Cost of Living in Jefferson, OH
Population 3,347 · Ohio · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The median resident in Jefferson is 55 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Located 50 miles east of Cleveland, Jefferson is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 101% higher than Cleveland's $94,000.
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 $189,500 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $958/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $47,469/year is 36% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Ohio's top state income tax rate is 3.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.2%. The climate averages highs of 58.2°F and lows of 39.5°F. Overall, Jefferson has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% 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 | 33 | 36 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 73 | 61 | 49 | 38 |
| Low °F | 19 | 19 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 60 | 58 | 52 | 42 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip" | 1.90 | 1.68 | 2.36 | 3.36 | 3.30 | 3.68 | 4.27 | 3.57 | 3.85 | 3.68 | 3.10 | 2.32 |
💨 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, OH?
Jefferson has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.
What is average rent in Jefferson, OH?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $958 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Jefferson?
The median home value in Jefferson is $189,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Jefferson?
The median household income in Jefferson is $47,469 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Jefferson, OH?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Jefferson is 7.2%. The Ohio state income tax top rate is 3.8%.
Is Jefferson, OH affordable?
Yes, Jefferson is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Jefferson?
Jefferson has average high temperatures of 58.2°F and average lows of 39.5°F. Annual precipitation is 37.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Jefferson at a Glance
- Population
- 3,347
- Median Income
- $47,469
- Home Value
- $189,500
- Median Rent
- $958/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 58.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.2%
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