Jefferson Hills, PA

Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania

Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 11 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 9,666 people people live in Jefferson Hills.

The People and Families of Jefferson Hills

In Jefferson Hills, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson Hills had a median family income of $60,767. Overall, families in Jefferson Hills are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Jefferson Hills does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,100) in Jefferson Hills than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Jefferson Hills Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Jefferson Hills, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. The average property tax bill in Jefferson Hills is higher than that of most other communities in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Jefferson Hills, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jefferson Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Jefferson Hills, PA

Comparing Jefferson Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Jefferson Hills Almanac

Jefferson Hills Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jefferson Hills Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jefferson Hills, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jefferson Hills Public Libraries

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Jefferson Hills High Schools (2004)

THOMAS JEFFERSON HS
412-655-8610
Serves 1,042 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Jefferson Hills Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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