Jefferson County, WI home prices

Jefferson County, WI: the typical home is worth $369,951 as of 2026-05, up +5.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $230/sq ft…

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

1979: $68,702 → 2026: $369,951 (5.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $369,951, homes in Jefferson County sit 24% above the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 58% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #11 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 32 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~36% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,826/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,129/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Waukesha County, WI ($507,374) · Walworth County, WI ($411,618) · Rock County, WI ($296,353) · Dodge County, WI ($321,753) · Dane County, WI ($475,273) · Washington County, WI ($431,184)