At a Glance
Median Income
$117,518
$60,070 per capita
Home Value
$309,600
Zillow: $258,846
Median Rent
$1,276/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Jefferson Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jefferson Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jefferson Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jefferson Hills residents earn a median household income of $117,518 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,070. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jefferson Hills is $309,600 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,846. Median rent is $1,276/month, with 26.1% 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 1981.
Education
45.6% of adults in Jefferson Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jefferson Hills 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 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population12,313
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,518
Per Capita$60,070
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$309,600
Rent$1,276
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$258,846
Housing Units5,182
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,135 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Jefferson Hills was founded in 1784.
The median home in Jefferson Hills was built in 1981.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.