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Population:540,309
Pop. Change:3%
State: Colorado
Metro Area:Denver-Aurora
County:Jefferson County
City:Lakewood, Arvada, ... 18 more
Zip Code:80127, 80123, ... 35 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Jefferson County

As of 2011, Jefferson County's population is 540,309 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.97 percent.

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The median home cost in Jefferson County is $246,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.64 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Jefferson County's cost of living is 14.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Jefferson County public schools spend $4,558 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.3 students per teacher in Jefferson County.

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The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 8.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jefferson County jobs have Decreased by 0.76 percent.

Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Jefferson County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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