Below Average CostVery SafeWest Jefferson Hills SD
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Jefferson Hills is a small city of 12,296 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $108,245
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jefferson Hills stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jefferson Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jefferson Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
Jefferson Hills's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jefferson Hills costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jefferson Hills, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$275,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,297
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$108,245
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jefferson Hills's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
969.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jefferson Hills is served primarily by West Jefferson Hills SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Jefferson Hills, PA
National Avg
School District
West Jefferson Hills SD
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jefferson Hills sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Jefferson Hills's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jefferson Hills roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $275,700 and median rent is $1,297/month.
Jefferson Hills's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jefferson Hills are operated by West Jefferson Hills SD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 44.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jefferson Hills, PA has a population of 12,296, a median household income of $108,245, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jefferson Hills averages 36.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jefferson Hills, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 15025, 15332.
The population of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania is 12,296 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jefferson Hills: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $275,700, median household income $108,245, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jefferson Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
