What are the schools like in Jefferson, NY?

Jefferson is served primarily by JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9:1.

What is the median household income in Jefferson?

The median household income in Jefferson, NY is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Jefferson, NY?

Jefferson has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.5 inches.

Jefferson, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jefferson, NY affordable or expensive?

Jefferson's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jefferson is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $157,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jefferson, NY?

Jefferson has a violent crime rate of 9.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 38.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jefferson, NY a Good Place to Live?

Jefferson is a small town of 143 in New York, with a median household income of N/A and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Jefferson stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jefferson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jefferson city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.6

Jefferson's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jefferson costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jefferson, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$157,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jefferson's violent crime rate is 9.7 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

9.7 /100k

Property Crime

38.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Jefferson is served primarily by JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jefferson, NY	National Avg
School District	JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jefferson sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation and 53.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jefferson, NY
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	43.7"
Annual Snowfall	53.5"

Demographics

Metric	Jefferson, NY	National Avg
Population	143	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.2%	18.9%
Asian	7.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.6%	22.2%
65 and over	3.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stamford, NY 5 mi North Blenheim, NY 8 mi Hobart, NY 8 mi Richmondville, NY 11 mi East Worcester, NY 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Jefferson

Jefferson, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12093

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson, NY affordable or expensive?

Jefferson's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jefferson roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $157,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Jefferson, NY?

Jefferson's violent crime rate is 9.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 38.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jefferson?

Public schools in Jefferson are operated by JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jefferson, NY a good place to live?

Jefferson, NY has a population of 143, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jefferson?

Jefferson averages 33.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches with about 53.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jefferson?

Jefferson, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12093.

What is the population of Jefferson?

The population of Jefferson, New York is 143 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jefferson?

Key numbers for living in Jefferson: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $157,700, median household income N/A, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jefferson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.