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Jefferson Hills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
12,313 Population 742/sq mi density
$117,518 Median Income $60,070 per capita
$309,600 Home Value $258,846 Zillow
$1,276 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
24 Violent Crime/100K 1,335 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$117,518 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$309,600 home value, $1,276/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Jefferson Hills, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,518
56% above
$60,070 per capita
Home Value
$309,600
10% above
Zillow: $258,846
Median Rent
$1,276/mo
10% above
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
94% below
1,335/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
35% above
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
156%
Home Value
110%
Rent
110%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jefferson Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.6% (28% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Jefferson Hills reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,335/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population12,313
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,518
Per Capita$60,070
Unemployment2.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent24/100K
Property1,335/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.