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Jefferson, West Virginia, in Kanawha county, is 8 miles W of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 127 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Charleston metropolitan area. Jefferson contains a population of approximately 567.
In Jefferson, about 25% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Jefferson, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
Jefferson boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Jefferson had a median family income of $16,477.
Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 38% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Jefferson the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Jefferson, 84% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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