Ashe County, North Carolina
Jefferson Real Estate and Local Guide
Jefferson is the county seat of Ashe County, a small Appalachian mountain town set beneath Mount Jefferson where the New River winds through the surrounding valley. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Jefferson best.
About the area
Living in Jefferson, NC
One of the first towns in the nation named after Thomas Jefferson, who was U.S. vice president when the town was founded in 1799.
The housing market
Homes in Jefferson
- About 50% of Jefferson's occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 56% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $186,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Jefferson home
Museum of Ashe County History
Local history museum in the historic Ashe County Courthouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places
New River
One of the oldest rivers in the world, flowing through the town on the Ohio River watershed
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
State natural area that rises sharply above the town with hiking trails and panoramic summit views
New River State Park
State park protecting scenic sections of the ancient New River in Ashe County
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.