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Jefferson Heights, NY
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Jefferson Heights, NY
At a Glance
How Jefferson Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jefferson Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jefferson Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson Heights residents earn a median household income of $77,813 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,477. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson Heights is $231,700 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,236. Median rent is $1,403/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Jefferson Heights reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,518/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Jefferson Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.