Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to Jefferson, MD
$533,100Median home value
Frederick CountyArea
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About Jefferson
A small Frederick County town at the foot of South Mountain, along the old National Pike. Jefferson is rural-transitioning-to-suburban — farms and new subdivisions, with the Appalachian Trail crossing nearby at Gathland State Park. Frederick's jobs and dining are minutes east.
Home prices in Jefferson
The median home value in Jefferson is $533,100.
Top places in Jefferson
- Gathland State Park — the Appalachian Trail and Civil War correspondent memorial
- South Mountain — hiking with valley views
- Downtown Frederick — Market Street dining and the arts
- MARC's Brunswick Line — commuter rail from nearby Frederick
Commuting from Jefferson
- Frederick is about 15 minutes east via US-340.
- MARC's Brunswick Line runs from Frederick to Union Station.
- D.C. is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes southeast by car.
Jefferson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Jefferson, MD?
The median home value in Jefferson is $533,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Jefferson, MD?
Frederick is about 15 minutes east via US-340.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.