Living in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jefferson Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Jefferson Hills has 12,317 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $116,064 (49% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $315,900, the median rent is $1,355/month.
Jefferson Hills at a glance
- Population
- 12,317
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $116,064State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $315,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,355/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Jefferson Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jefferson Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jefferson Hills the median home value is $315,900, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,355 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,221 a month in housing costs.
Jefferson Hills median household income
The median household income in Jefferson Hills is $116,064 and the income per person is $59,405. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Jefferson Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,989
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.65
Jefferson Hills demographics
- Population
- 12,317
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 4,576
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jefferson Hills ›
Education in Jefferson Hills
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jefferson Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Jefferson Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hills | 12,317 | $116,064 | $315,900 | $1,355 |
| Pleasant Hills | 8,399 | $102,167 | $244,800 | $1,151 |
| South Park | 13,706 | $101,102 | $248,000 | $1,438 |
| Clairton | 6,044 | $36,538 | $66,500 | $1,009 |
| West Elizabeth | 344 | $55,000 | $82,100 | $935 |
| Elrama | 279 | $31,824 | $97,300 | — |
| Elizabeth | 1,371 | $51,174 | $108,300 | $758 |
| Glassport | 4,368 | $47,803 | $82,700 | $849 |
| Gastonville | 2,995 | $68,487 | $173,300 | $1,044 |
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What is the median household income in Jefferson Hills, PA?
The median household income in Jefferson Hills is $116,064, 49% higher 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 Hills?
The median home value in Jefferson Hills is $315,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Jefferson Hills?
The median gross rent in Jefferson Hills is $1,355 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Jefferson Hills, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Jefferson Hills?
The median age in Jefferson Hills is 42.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Jefferson Hills?
The average commute to work in Jefferson Hills is 25 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson Hills?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson Hills is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jefferson Hills?
45.3% of adults in Jefferson Hills 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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