West Jefferson, AL

This town of 478 residents needs 12 more housing units over the next five years. West Jefferson is part of the Birmingham MPO.

Housing snapshot

Population
478 (2026)
Households
258
Median household income
$34,242 (2026)
Typical home value
$116,121
Owner-occupied
80%
Five-year housing need
12 units

Comparison to other Alabama municipalities

West Jefferson: $34,242 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$8K >$131K
West Jefferson: None jobs to household ratio
<0.04 >2.65
West Jefferson: No permit data
<0% >16.2%
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How affordable is this community?

At $116,121, homes in West Jefferson, AL cost well below the Alabama average of $183,532. West Jefferson, AL's median household income of $34,242 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

With roughly 258 households, West Jefferson, AL is growing modestly at 0.6% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in West Jefferson, AL is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 83% of units. West Jefferson, AL is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 80% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?