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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Jefferson

Jefferson, WI has 9 affordable and income-based rental properties with a total of 283 units across the city. Of the 6 properties with inspection scores on record, 5 rated excellent and 1 rated good, signaling well-maintained housing stock. With a median market rent of $1,071 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based options here can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

9
Properties
283
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,071/mo

Affordability in Jefferson, WI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Jefferson is $1,071 per month and the median household income is $79,006 per year. About 33% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-restricted housing here serves roughly one in three households.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
211 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Jefferson Police Department, Jefferson had a violent crime rate of 211 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 55 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Jefferson

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Jefferson scores 55 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 48 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller Wisconsin cities with limited fixed-route service.

  • Walk Score: 55 -- Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike Score: 48
  • Transit Score: Not available

Scores reflect the area around assisted properties and are provided by Walk Score. Residents who rely on public transportation should confirm local route availability before applying.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
4 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 4 public schools across 1 district serve Jefferson, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$79,006 median income

Cost of Living in Jefferson, WI

The median household income in Jefferson is $79,006 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,071 per month, according to the same source.

Income-based housing in Jefferson is designed for households that qualify under HUD income limits, which are set as a percentage of the area median income. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically well below the local market median, helping lower-income renters keep housing costs manageable.

  • Median household income: $79,006/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,071/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 33% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 135 across 6 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

All 6 assisted properties in Jefferson have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure among HUD-assisted housing here is low.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(6 of 9 scored)
90+ (5)70–89 (1)No score (3)

9 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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About Affordable Housing in Jefferson, WI

Jefferson is a small Wisconsin city with a modest but well-maintained affordable housing inventory. Of the 6 HUD-assisted properties tracked here, 5 have earned excellent inspection scores and 1 is rated good, with none falling into fair or poor territory -- a strong overall picture for renters weighing their options.

The median rent in Jefferson is $1,071 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). For renters whose income qualifies them for assisted housing, the 135 income-restricted units across the city can represent meaningful savings against that market rate.

About 33 percent of Jefferson households rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), reflecting a community where renting is a common and established choice. The city is served by 1 school district operating 4 public schools -- including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Jefferson scores 55 (Somewhat Walkable) and 48 for bikeability according to Walk Score, meaning most daily errands will likely require a car, though some trips on foot or by bike are practical depending on where you live.

None of the 6 mapped properties in Jefferson fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data on file.

Eligibility & how to apply

Wisconsin income limits (2026)Wisconsin public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Wisconsin

Helpful guides

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