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Jefferson, Oregon

city · Marion County

At a glance

3,301
Population
$373,000
Median home value (all homes)
23% above U.S. median
$463,730
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,328/mo
Median rent
1% below U.S. median
$102,159
Median household income
30% above U.S. median
25.4 min
Average commute
96.2%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
7.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities1% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost27% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates89.9%
College graduates19.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Strategic Economic Development Corporation
SED COR is a regional economic development organization serving Oregon's Willamette Valley, helping local businesses expand, create jobs, and invest in the region through partnerships and programs.
state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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