Jefferson 52 Poor
Jefferson Livability #310 ranked city in West Virginia#24,593 ranked city in the USARanks better than 16% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Jefferson

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Housing

    Expensive homes, poor home affordability and an unhealthy real estate market with lower than average home prices could all be reasons why this area received a low housing score.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Jefferson transportation information

      Statistic Jefferson West Virginia National
      Average one way commute26min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work63.9%82.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool20.4%9.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.4%0.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.8%2.9%2.8%
      Working from home7.5%3.1%4.6%
      Source: The Jefferson, WV data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).