City Intelligence

Jefferson City, MO

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Jefferson City. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

81/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
SchoolsA
SafetyB+

Population

40,191

Median Home

$191K

Median Income

$72K

Zip Codes Covered

1

With a population of 40,191, Jefferson City is a mid-sized MO city. Median household income is $72K with homes valued around $191K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Jefferson City, MO. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$191K

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Owner-Occupied

65%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Jefferson City, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

65109

Area Stats

Pop: 40,191

Home Value: $191K

Jefferson City Area Map

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Schools Near Jefferson City

Schools in and around Jefferson City, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (2)

PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARY

SOUTHWEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR

Middle Schools (11)

BELAIR ELEM.

CEDAR HILL ELEM.

CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM.

MOCAP ELEM.SCHOOL

MOREAU HEIGHTS ELEM.

NICHOLS CAREER CTR.

PRENGER FAMILY CTR.

SOUTH ELEM.

THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE

THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.

WEST ELEM.

High Schools (3)

CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL

JEFFERSON CITY HIGH

MOCAP HIGH SCHOOL

Private Schools (6)

CALVARY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

HELIAS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

LIGHTHOUSE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

RIVER OAK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL

TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Jefferson City stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
SchoolsA
SafetyB+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesB-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Jefferson City and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.