Living in Jefferson Heights, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson Heights has 1,192 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $68,775 (20% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $277,800, the median rent is $1,451/month.
Jefferson Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jefferson Heights at a glance
- Population
- 1,192
- Median age
- 50State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $68,775State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $277,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,451/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Jefferson Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Jefferson Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson Heights the median home value is $277,800, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,451 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,866 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson Heights median household income
The median household income in Jefferson Heights is $68,775 and the income per person is $28,429. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Jefferson Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 456
- Owner-occupied
- 56.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.3%
- Vacant
- 20.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.58
Jefferson Heights demographics
- Population
- 1,192
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 363
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson Heights ›
Education in Jefferson Heights
16% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Jefferson Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Heights | 1,192 | $68,775 | $277,800 | $1,451 |
| Catskill | 3,779 | $79,423 | $242,500 | $1,087 |
| Leeds | 242 | $62,250 | $207,400 | — |
| Athens | 1,943 | $84,107 | $325,600 | $1,146 |
| Hudson | 5,865 | $54,139 | $389,900 | $1,343 |
| Lorenz Park | 1,991 | $85,188 | $222,000 | $2,031 |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake | 1,354 | $110,100 | $297,300 | — |
| Germantown | 1,042 | $96,563 | $445,900 | — |
| Cementon | 216 | $68,821 | $208,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson Heights, NY?
The median household income in Jefferson Heights is $68,775, 20% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jefferson Heights?
The median home value in Jefferson Heights is $277,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Jefferson Heights?
The median gross rent in Jefferson Heights is $1,451 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Jefferson Heights, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Jefferson Heights?
The median age in Jefferson Heights is 50 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Jefferson Heights?
The average commute to work in Jefferson Heights is 20 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson Heights?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson Heights is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson Heights?
16% of adults in Jefferson Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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