salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. It is a highly educated city: 56.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,880 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 100 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Old Jefferson?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Old Jefferson
| Size | Old Jefferson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $620 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,307 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Old Jefferson overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Old Jefferson, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Old Jefferson
Life in Old Jefferson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Old Jefferson?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $534 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $239,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Old Jefferson, LA?
Renting in Old Jefferson costs a median of about $2,197 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Old Jefferson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,880 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Old Jefferson cheap or expensive?
Old Jefferson is rated OK: rent takes 26.5% of the typical household income of $99,303. It ranks 100th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Old Jefferson?
The median homeowner in Old Jefferson pays $1,469 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Old Jefferson more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Old Jefferson?
The median home value in Old Jefferson is $239,700, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,860 people live in Old Jefferson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.