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Jefferson Heights, NY


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Jefferson Heights, New York

There are an estimated 1,104 people in Jefferson Heights.

The People and Families of Jefferson Heights

In Jefferson Heights, about 42% of adults are married.

Jefferson Heights has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson Heights had a median family income of $45,365.

Jefferson Heights Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Jefferson Heights is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Jefferson Heights.

Commuting

In Jefferson Heights, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jefferson Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyJefferson Heights Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Jefferson Heights Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Jefferson Heights, NY

Comparing Jefferson Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women96
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use41
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone56
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Affordability of Rents37
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