Jefferson borough (York County), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
528 Population 866/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $38,865 per capita
$206,800 Home Value $319,881 Zillow
$1,179 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,800 home value, $1,179/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Jefferson borough (York County), PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,750
11% above
$38,865 per capita
Home Value
$206,800
27% below
Zillow: $319,881
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
1% above
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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

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

Income
111%
Home Value
73%
Rent
101%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jefferson borough (York County) residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,865. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jefferson borough (York County) is $206,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,881. Median rent is $1,179/month, with 21.8% 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 1938.

Education

15.1% of adults in Jefferson borough (York County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jefferson borough (York County) has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population528
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density866/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$38,865
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,800
Rent$1,179
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$319,881
Housing Units273
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation735 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Jefferson borough (York County) was founded in 1812.
The median home in Jefferson borough (York County) was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.