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West Jefferson, NC


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West Jefferson, North Carolina

West Jefferson, North Carolina, in Ashe county, is 48 miles E of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 1,081.

The People and Families of West Jefferson

In West Jefferson, about 49% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in West Jefferson, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

West Jefferson boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Jefferson had a median family income of $35,000.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in West Jefferson favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

West Jefferson Housing

West Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 50% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. West Jefferson, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for North Carolina.

Commuting

In West Jefferson, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

West Jefferson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%West Jefferson Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%West Jefferson Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of West Jefferson, NC

Comparing West Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity62
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married13
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime25
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