Apartments for rent in Jefferson, GA

A small city located in Georgia, Jefferson has a population of slightly more than 10,000. With an average age of just over 37, the city's population is middle-of-the-pack compared to other cities in Georgia, which has an average age of 36. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 69% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $821/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Jefferson will save around $1,800 compared to the state average.

Jefferson has an average commute time of about 32 minutes, slower than the state average of about 28 minutes. Driving is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 41% of residents, while public transportation isn't used. Not many residents commute to work on foot.

Many Jefferson residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Together, these industries account for 21% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Jefferson workers earn an average annual income of around $70,000, roughly the same as those elsewhere in the state. Jefferson, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Jefferson has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 14% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.