Old Jefferson City Property Records in Louisiana

Old Jefferson is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish near the Mississippi River and the Jefferson Highway corridor, adjacent to Elmwood and the Orleans Parish line. It has older residential streets mixed with commercial and industrial property.

Transfers and mortgages are recorded by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, acting through its Mortgage and Conveyance Division in Gretna. For valuation, ownership and exemption data, consult the Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office; tax bills are collected by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. The Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement maintains permit and code records, and the 24th Judicial District Court handles successions that affect title in the parish.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$85,466
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$235,900
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,439
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.61%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,174 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
75%
Population
Population:
7,790

Old Jefferson Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Old Jefferson

Old Jefferson's population is mostly White, at 65% (5,065 residents). Black residents make up 20% (1,549 people), and Hispanic residents make up 6% (472 people), making White, Black, and Hispanic the three largest groups. Two + Races account for 6% (450 people), and Asian residents for 3% (245 people). American Indian residents account for 0.12% (9 people), while Other Race and Pacific Islander each show 0% (0 people).

White
65%
5,065
Black
20%
1,549
Hispanic
6%
472
Two + Races
6%
450
Asian
3%
245
American Indian
0.12%
9
Other Race
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Old Jefferson, Ratings Compared Across Louisiana A

Old Jefferson's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Diversity (A), Good for Families (A), and Housing (A). Other notable ratings include Cost of Living (A-), Good for Retirees (B+), and Public Schools (B-). The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B-
Weather
Weather
B
Commute
Commute
C+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
A
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A-
Housing
Housing
A
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
C

How Educated Is Old Jefferson

Old Jefferson's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (45%), High School (15%), and Some College (11%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
45%
High School
15%
Some College
11%
Masters Degree
10%
Below High School
9%
Associate Degree
5%
Doctorate
0.59%

When Were Homes Built

Old Jefferson's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (55%), followed by 2000 - Present (32%) and 1960 - 1979 (13%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
55%
2000 - Present
32%
1960 - 1979
13%
Before 1939
0.37%
1940 - 1959
0.29%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Old Jefferson's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (59%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (21%) and 4 Bedrooms (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
59%
2 Bedrooms
21%
4 Bedrooms
13%
1 Bedroom
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%
No Bedrooms
0.79%

What Is the Average Age

Old Jefferson's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (25%), 25 - 34 (15%), and 35 - 44 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
25%
25 - 34
15%
35 - 44
13%
45 - 54
12%
Under 10
11%
10 - 17
10%
18 - 24
9%
55 - 64
6%

Property Market Trends at Old Jefferson

Old Jefferson's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $235,900. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,174 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Old Jefferson's dynamic real estate landscape.

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