Jefferson Heights, NY

New York

Jefferson Heights is a small town in New York with a population of 1,193. Residents earn $77,813 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,193 Population 806/sq mi density
$77,813 Median Income $30,477 per capita
$231,700 Home Value
$1,403 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,813 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,700 home value, $1,403/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,813
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $231,700
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.9%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,403
21% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.1%
35% lower than US avg

How Jefferson Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,193
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,813
Per Capita$30,477
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$3,465M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,700
Rent$1,403
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation181 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+84.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Libraries12

Is Jefferson Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jefferson Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Jefferson Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jefferson Heights is $77,813, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jefferson Heights is $231,700, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,403 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Jefferson Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Jefferson Heights has a population of 1,193 with a density of 806 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.7%), with 15.1% Black.

Population

1,193
Total Population
806
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.1%
Female 60.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Jefferson Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.0%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.0%
18% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jefferson Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jefferson Heights is $77,813, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Jefferson Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,813
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$30,477
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
IRS Avg AGI$93,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.1%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,212
County GDP$3,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants199
Healthcare163
Retail267
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.9 min
Work from Home11.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Jefferson Heights is $231,700, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,403 (21% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$231,700
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,403
21% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Effective Rate4.66%
In Jefferson Heights, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Jefferson Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities163

Crime Rates: Jefferson Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Jefferson Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation181 ft (55 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density806/sq mi
Coordinates42.2356°N, 73.8821°W
County FIPS36021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.7%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
29% below US avg
High School+84.9%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density806/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants199
Retail Stores267

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.9 min
Work from Home11.5%

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