Jefferson County

FloridaPopulation: 14,458
67
/100
Buy
#1,285 of 3,073 counties
#2 in Florida (67 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 28, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$308,576
Median Home Price
32% above the median US county
$18,221/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.90%
Annual Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 7.4% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
67/100
67
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
82/100

Based on 3.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
64/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 7.4%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
14,458
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Florida counties with similar scores

CountyVerdict
UnionFL
69$272,385Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentJeffersonFL
67$308,576Est. pending—Buy
GilchristFL
67$310,217Est. pending—BuyView
SuwanneeFL
67$266,652Est. pending—BuyView
PutnamFL
66$216,313$1,3707.60%BuyView
BakerFL
66$321,619Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyJefferson offers solid investment potential with roughly break-even cash flow at typical financing.

Jefferson County in Florida scores 67/100, ranking #1285 of 3,073 US counties (top 42%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

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