Jefferson Neighborhood Guide

Found in Cleveland’s southwestern corner, Jefferson is a bustling neighborhood with a suburban atmosphere.

Jefferson is in the Kamm’s Corners Statistical Planning Area, and so the neighborhood has an organized feel. Jefferson is less than a 10 minute drive from Lake Erie’s shore, and the location is very attractive to commuters who drive to work across the Greater Cleveland Area.

This neighborhood has low rent trends, and statistics show the neighborhood’s rent has little to no year-over-year increase. Real estate in this neighborhood can be similarly affordable, but the neighborhood tracks as more costly than other Cleveland areas.

Jefferson residents enjoy a range of local venues, including tasty restaurants, spacious parks, and other great attractions. Plus, Downtown Cleveland is a short drive away from Jefferson.

Niche.com ranks Jefferson as the #6 most diverse neighborhood, and Niche.com also places Jefferson among the best neighborhoods for young professionals in Cleveland. Additionally, around 30% of households in this neighborhood are families.

Jefferson’s population is 18,200. 53% of residents are female, and 47% are male.

31% of residents have some college education or an associate’s degree, and 8% hold a bachelor’s degree. Just 3% of Jefferson residents have a master’s degree or higher.

57% of Jefferson’s population is White, and 18% of the population identifies as Hispanic. 14% of residents are African American, and 5% of residents are Asian. Another 5% of the population is biracial or multiracial.

32% of residents make under $25K annually, 28% make between $25K-$44K, and 23% make between $45K-$74K. From there, 15% make between $75K-$149K, and 2% of Jefferson residents make over $150K.

As a neighborhood of Cleveland, Jefferson’s students are educated by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, which was previously titled the Cleveland Municipal School District. This well-rated school system has many reputable public schools in the Jefferson area, and there are also multiple established private campuses available to local students as well.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District educates about 40,000 students across the Greater Cleveland Area, and this district has over 100 individual campuses. The bulk of schools in the school system cover grades pre-kindergarten-8, and the second most prevalent type of campus is 9-12 high schools.

According to Niche.com, public schools in Cleveland MSD are especially known for having considerably diverse student populations, various clubs and activities, educated teachers, and good curriculums. Recent steps have been taken to further improve local public schools to create even better learning environments for students in Cleveland.

There are also several religious campuses and private schools both in and outside of Jefferson.

An estimated 68.3% of Jefferson housing options are owner-occupied, and 31.7% are rented properties. The neighborhood’s vacancy rate is 11.3%.

City-Data.com reports that about 4,860 housing options in Jefferson were built in or before 1939, and around 4,000 properties were constructed between 1940-1959. About 2,640 residences were built between 1960-1999, and there are around 570 properties in the neighborhood that broke ground after the turn of the 21st century.

At 44.6%, most properties in Jefferson have 3 bedroom layouts. About 38% of properties in the neighborhood have 1-2 bedroom layouts. At 15.7%, few properties have 4 bedrooms, and less than an estimated 300 properties in the neighborhood have 5 or more bedrooms, which equals roughly 1.7%.

About 70% of properties in Jefferson are single-family detached residences, and just 5% of housing options are attached properties and condominiums. Around 10% of residences are apartment complexes, and 14% are smaller apartment buildings.