Housing & Real Estate — West Jefferson, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 724 |
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| Occupied | 567 |
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| Vacant | 157 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 319 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 248 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $232,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$270,000 |
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| Median Rent | $517/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,036/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 13.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 19.6% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 21 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 63 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 65 |
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| Built before 1960 | 245 |
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| Median Year Built | 1973 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
