Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Jefferson Hills is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 12,313. Residents earn $117,518 per year, which is 56% above the national average.
Based on current data, Jefferson Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Jefferson Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Jefferson Hills is $117,518, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Jefferson Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Jefferson Hills is $309,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,276 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jefferson Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,518 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,070 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.86% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
| Census Median | $309,600 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $465,000 |
| Median List Price | $465,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 5.3% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,276 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.86% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2972°N, 79.9425°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.6% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |