Jefferson County, MO home prices

Jefferson County, MO: the typical home is worth $296,008 as of 2026-05, up +4.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $184/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $36,013 → 2026: $296,008 (8.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $296,008, homes in Jefferson County sit 33% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 27% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 41 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.6× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,461/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,485/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Monroe County, IL ($327,942) · Saint Louis County, MO ($289,987) · Washington County, MO ($192,858) · Franklin County, MO ($269,046) · Saint Louis City, MO ($183,723) · Saint Francois County, MO ($194,207)