What is the median household income in West Jefferson, OH?
The median household income in West Jefferson, OH is $64,136 (±$6,396) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $969 a month would take about $38,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In West Jefferson, the median household income went from $61,489 in 2015–2019 to $64,136 in 2020–2024 (+4.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $64,136 (±$6,396)
- Median renter income
- $40,690 (±$6,618)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $38,800
Income in West Jefferson against Madison County, its state and the nation
| West Jefferson | Madison County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,136 (±$6,396) | $87,045 (±$4,302) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $40,690 (±$6,618) | $45,398 (±$2,957) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,552 (±$24,378) | $106,946 (±$4,663) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $969 (±$50) | $943 (±$51) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Jefferson, median household income is lower than in Madison County ($87,045).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($71,389).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Madison County, West Jefferson ranks 17 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1492 of 2,325.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in West Jefferson
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $969 a month ($11,628 a year) needs an income of about $38,800 a year.
The median renting household in West Jefferson earns $40,690 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,489 (±$7,376) | $64,136 (±$6,396) | +4.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $865 (±$145) | $969 (±$50) | +12.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $131,000 (±$5,409) | $192,100 (±$10,110) | +46.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near West Jefferson
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson | — | $64,136 (±$6,396) | — |
| Jefferson Township (Madison County) | 0.5 mi | $82,300 (±$13,972) | Higher |
| Lake Darby | 4.8 mi | $97,404 (±$36,955) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Creek Township | 4.8 mi | $75,250 (±$38,985) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township (Franklin County) | 5.7 mi | $133,542 (±$48,676) | Higher |
| Prairie Township (Franklin County) | 6.5 mi | $73,793 (±$11,328) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Madison County) | 7.1 mi | $106,050 (±$8,437) | Higher |
| Monroe Township (Madison County) | 7.3 mi | $86,875 (±$26,966) | Not measurably different |
| Canaan Township (Madison County) | 7.4 mi | $80,433 (±$15,532) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jefferson Township (Madison County), OH ($82,300), Brown Township (Franklin County), OH ($133,542), Fairfield Township (Madison County), OH ($106,050).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Monroe Township (Madison County) | $86,875 (±$26,966) |
| 12 | Jefferson Township (Madison County) | $82,300 (±$13,972) |
| 13 | Canaan Township (Madison County) | $80,433 (±$15,532) |
| 14 | Deer Creek Township | $75,250 (±$38,985) |
| 15 | Mount Sterling | $72,692 (±$16,301) |
| 16 | Stokes Township (Madison County) | $67,159 (±$30,213) |
| 17 | West Jefferson | $64,136 (±$6,396) |
| 18 | Range Township | $62,446 (±$49,569) |
| 19 | Midway | $62,292 (±$34,789) |
| 20 | London | $60,231 (±$11,997) |
| 21 | South Solon | $58,056 (±$29,485) |
Showing 11 of 21 places in Madison County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Jefferson
What is the median household income in West Jefferson?
The median household income in West Jefferson is $64,136 (±$6,396) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in West Jefferson?
About $38,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $969 a month.
Have incomes in West Jefferson kept up with inflation?
In West Jefferson, the median household income went from $61,489 in 2015–2019 to $64,136 in 2020–2024 (+4.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
What do renters earn in West Jefferson?
The median renting household in West Jefferson, OH earns $40,690 (±$6,618) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson village, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson village, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jefferson village, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for West Jefferson village, Ohio (place:83580, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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