Best Places to Live in Jefferson City, Tennessee

Small town - Eastern Tennessee, 50 miles east of Knoxville. September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Jefferson City, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Cost of living
-Nearby recreation
-Small town feel

Cons

-Low educational attainment
-Isolation
-Arts and culture

Local Listings in Jefferson City

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$149,900

311 Willie D Dr Unit 5
Bed 4 | Bath 3 | 1659 SqFt

$179,900

1255 Jessica Loop
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1863 SqFt

$124,900

407 Kildare Dr
Bed 2 | Bath 1 | 1154 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Morristown Metro Area

Morristown is a nondescript town located along I-81, a major transportation route. It sits at the northwestern base of the Great Smoky Mountains, east of Knoxville. Owing to a low-cost workforce and a central location relative to U.S. markets, the town has a diverse, industrial base of auto parts, furniture, office supplies and other manufacturing. Downtown is small, original, and has some historic interest.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
County: Jefferson County
Metro Area: Morristown Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Jefferson City
Zip Codes: 37760
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 1283 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Jefferson City is 3.8% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jefferson City jobs have increased by 1.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Jefferson City's cost of living is 7.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Jefferson City's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Jefferson City, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Jefferson county voted Republican in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Jefferson City's population is 8,220 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 1.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Jefferson City is $134,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.9%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Jefferson City public schools spend $9,141 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in Jefferson City. More Education

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Housing Market in Jefferson City

It's a good time to buy in Jefferson City. Home Appreciation is up 4.9% in the last 12 months. Browse Jefferson City Real Estate

The median home price in Jefferson City is $134,200. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Jefferson City 1 Reviews

Love this place - 1/30/2014
Jefferson City is one of the most cost efficient places in the world! I make a little more than $1000 a month and live very... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN JEFFERSON CITY, TENNESSEE

37760

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