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Jefferson, OH


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Jefferson, Ohio

Jefferson, Ohio, in Ashtabula county, is 29 miles E of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 50 miles E of Cleveland, Ohio. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Jefferson contains a population of approximately 3,572.

The People and Families of Jefferson

In Jefferson, about 52% of adults are married.

Jefferson has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson had a median family income of $46,313.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Jefferson favored Ralph Nader in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $455. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Jefferson Housing

Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Jefferson, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Jefferson Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Jefferson, OH

Comparing Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men75
Senior Citizens68
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes45

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