Best Places to Live in Jefferson County, Georgia

As of 2011, Jefferson County's population is 16,349 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -5.23 percent.

The median home cost in Jefferson County is $64,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.82 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Jefferson County's cost of living is 19.90% Lower than the U.S. average.

Jefferson County public schools spend $5,032 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.7 students per teacher in Jefferson County.

The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 13.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jefferson County jobs have Decreased by 2.02 percent.

Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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