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Jefferson borough (Greene County), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Greene County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
280 Population 1,474/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $40,135 per capita
$142,200 Home Value $92,697 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,200 home value, $909/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Jefferson borough (Greene County), PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$40,135 per capita
Home Value
$142,200
50% below
Zillow: $92,697
Median Rent
$909/mo
22% below
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
14% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
281% above
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Jefferson borough (Greene County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jefferson borough (Greene County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
50%
Rent
78%
Poverty
164%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
381%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jefferson borough (Greene County) a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jefferson borough (Greene County) residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,135. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jefferson borough (Greene County) is $142,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,697. Median rent is $909/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Jefferson borough (Greene County) reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

29.0% of adults in Jefferson borough (Greene County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jefferson borough (Greene County) has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population280
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,474/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$40,135
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$4,624M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,200
Rent$909
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$92,697
Housing Units154
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation976 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Jefferson borough (Greene County) was founded in 1795.
The median home in Jefferson borough (Greene County) was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.