Jefferson County, NY home prices

Jefferson County, NY: the typical home is worth $230,392 as of 2026-05, up +4.6% over the past year and +318.4% since 2000. Listings run about $163/sq ft…

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

1985: $33,709 → 2026: $230,392 (6.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $230,392, homes in Jefferson County sit 9% below the New York median ($252,432) and 2% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #40 of 62 New York counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~13% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,137/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,442/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Lewis County, NY ($196,898) · Oswego County, NY ($205,512) · Saint Lawrence County, NY ($144,982) · Oneida County, NY ($237,176) · Herkimer County, NY ($200,906) · Onondaga County, NY ($282,160)