Living in Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson has 301 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $74,450 (5% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $145,700, the median rent is $842/month.
Jefferson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jefferson at a glance
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 40.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $74,450State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $145,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $842/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Jefferson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 16.5%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jefferson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson the median home value is $145,700, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,189 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson median household income
The median household income in Jefferson is $74,450 and the income per person is $42,781. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jefferson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.89
Jefferson demographics
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 159
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson ›
Education in Jefferson
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson
- Unemployment rate
- 16.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Jefferson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 301 | $74,450 | $145,700 | $842 |
| Mather | 509 | $46,012 | $101,500 | — |
| Dry Tavern | 581 | $79,063 | $174,600 | — |
| Morgan | 2,038 | $65,000 | $113,700 | $867 |
| Clarksville | 219 | $89,545 | $118,800 | — |
| Rices Landing | 515 | $120,577 | $132,400 | $943 |
| Cumberland | 6,225 | $63,592 | $132,700 | $799 |
| Carmichaels | 388 | $58,393 | $150,000 | $763 |
| Crucible | 352 | $72,396 | $114,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson, PA?
The median household income in Jefferson is $74,450, 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jefferson?
The median home value in Jefferson is $145,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jefferson?
The median gross rent in Jefferson is $842 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Jefferson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 16.5%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Jefferson?
The median age in Jefferson is 40.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jefferson?
The average commute to work in Jefferson is 25 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 16.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson?
32.3% of adults in Jefferson 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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