Jefferson Heights, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

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 $312,236 Zillow
$1,403 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,813 median income, 2.6% 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

Jefferson Heights, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,813
4% above
$30,477 per capita
Home Value
$231,700
18% below
Zillow: $312,236
Median Rent
$1,403/mo
21% above
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
104%
Home Value
82%
Rent
121%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jefferson Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.6% (28% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,193
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,813
Per Capita$30,477
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,700
Rent$1,403
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$312,236
Housing Units535
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation181 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Jefferson Heights was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Albany International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.