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About
Life in Jefferson Hills
Jefferson Hills is a community of 12,313 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $116,064, median rent runs about $1,355 per month, and median home values are around $315,900. Unemployment is low at 4.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Jefferson Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Nepal
Who lives in Jefferson Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jefferson Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Nepal (20.5%), and 2.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
22.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.0%
of households
Married Couples
61.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Jefferson Hills
In Jefferson Hills, rent runs 12% above the PA average, and home values are 24% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,605
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Jefferson Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Allegheny County, which includes Jefferson Hills, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Jefferson Hills: Allegheny County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Allegheny County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Jefferson Hills is less than 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Jefferson Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Commute25.2 min avg
How Jefferson Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jefferson Hills, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Jefferson Hills runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
49
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
383.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Jefferson Hills Borough Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allegheny County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allegheny County, which includes Jefferson Hills, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Flash Flood | $714,300 |
| 2024 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $382,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2021 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $743,000 |
| 2019 | 44 | Flash Flood | $498,500 |
| 2018 | 37 | Flash Flood | $12.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Jefferson Hills is less than 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allegheny County, which includes Jefferson Hills, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
168
per year
Moderate Days
193
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Jefferson Hills is less than 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jefferson Hills has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
21.4"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
161
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.40" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.08" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.81" |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 41°F | 28°F | 3.04" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jefferson Hills
Jefferson Hills has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Jefferson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Mc Keesport
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Monongahela
St Clair Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Pittsburgh
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jefferson Hills
Jefferson Hills's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Jefferson Hills (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
10.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,370 students · in-state tuition $22,736 · 83% graduate · median earnings $73,113 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Allegheny County
11.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,544 students · in-state tuition $4,962 · 27% graduate · median earnings $43,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,304 students · in-state tuition $68,776 · 92% graduate · median earnings $125,257 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,350 students · in-state tuition $51,068 · 78% graduate · median earnings $81,698 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,331 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 57% graduate · median earnings $52,251 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,348 students · in-state tuition $37,132 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,397 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jefferson Hills
Jefferson Hills has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Friendship Hill National Historic Site (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
38 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
57 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
61 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Jefferson Hills
Jefferson Hills Public Library
925 Old Clairton Rd, Jefferson Hills
Cities Near Jefferson Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Jefferson Hills FAQ
Is Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Jefferson Hills's median rent is $1,355/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $116,064/year. Median home value is $315,900.
Is Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Jefferson Hills's violent crime rate was 49 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 383 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania?⌄
Allegheny County, which includes Jefferson Hills, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Jefferson Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,355/month and median household income is $116,064/year. The median home value is $315,900. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Jefferson Hills is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from