salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,480 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Kentucky. It is number 63 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jeffersontown?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jeffersontown
| Size | Jeffersontown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,216 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,214 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,483 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,449 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,910 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jeffersontown overall?
Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Jeffersontown, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Jeffersontown
Life in Jeffersontown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jeffersontown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $328 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $250,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jeffersontown, KY?
Renting in Jeffersontown costs a median of about $1,412 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Jeffersontown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,480 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jeffersontown cheap or expensive?
Jeffersontown is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $87,904. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jeffersontown?
The median homeowner in Jeffersontown pays $2,151 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Jeffersontown more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kentucky are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Jeffersontown?
The median home value in Jeffersontown is $250,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
29,199 people live in Jeffersontown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.