What kinds of homes are in West Jefferson, NC?

Name: Types of homes in West Jefferson, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Jefferson, NC has 747 (±159) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 347 homes per square mile of land.

74.6% are detached single-family houses.

6.0% are in buildings of two to four units.

15.1% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 747 (±159)
Detached houses: 74.6%
2–4 unit buildings: 6.0%
5+ unit buildings: 15.1%

Homes in West Jefferson by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Jefferson	Ashe County	North Carolina	United States
Single-family, detached	74.6% (±8.9 points)	76.6%	65.3%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	0.0% (±5.5 points)	1.2%	4.8%	6.2%
2 units	0.4% (±0.6 points)	1.0%	2.0%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	5.6% (±4.4 points)	1.9%	2.7%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	6.2% (±4.2 points)	0.8%	4.0%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	6.6% (±6.5 points)	0.9%	4.2%	4.3%
20 or more units	2.3% (±1.3 points)	1.3%	6.0%	10.3%
Mobile home	4.4% (±5.3 points)	16.3%	11.0%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±5.5 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%

In West Jefferson, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Ashe County (3.0%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (14.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Jefferson

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Jefferson
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Jefferson	—	15.1% (±7.8 points)	—
Jefferson	2.8 mi	35.9% (±11.2 points)	Higher
Lansing	8.1 mi	0.0% (±59.8 points)	Not measurably different
Boone	15 mi	56.6% (±7.6 points)	Higher
Cove Creek	18 mi	0.0% (±8.8 points)	Lower
Mountain City	19 mi	23.1% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different
Millers Creek	19 mi	0.0% (±8.7 points)	Lower
Blowing Rock	20 mi	25.5% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Mulberry	21 mi	4.4% (±5.9 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cove Creek, NC (0.0%), Millers Creek, NC (0.0%), Mulberry, NC (4.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jefferson, NC (35.9%), Boone, NC (56.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Ashe County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Jefferson	35.9% (±11.2 points)
2	West Jefferson	15.1% (±7.8 points)
3	Lansing	0.0% (±59.8 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Jefferson

How many homes are in West Jefferson?

West Jefferson, NC has an estimated 747 (±159) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Jefferson houses or apartments?

74.6% are detached houses and 0.0% attached houses, while 21.1% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Jefferson?

6.0% of homes in West Jefferson are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson town, North Carolina

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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