Jefferson Hills borough, Pennsylvania
Jefferson Hills borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jefferson Hills borough is a geographic entity located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,357. The land area covers 16.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,357 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,576 | ±187 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,989 | ±241 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,576 | ±187 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 413 | ±150 |
| Median Home Value | $315,900 | ±$27,506 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,355 | ±$93 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $116,064 | ±$13,668 |
| Per Capita Income | $59,405 | ±$6,344 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 336 | ±117 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,267 | ±283 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.4% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 12,291 (2024)
ID: 139770
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
925 OLD CLAIRTON RD, JEFFERSON HILLS PA 15025-3197
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GUS Population: 1,231,814 (2024)
ID: 193970
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: OFFICE OF THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
RM 101 ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 436 GRANT ST, PITTSBURGH PA 15219
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jefferson Hills | KG-02 | Jefferson Hills, PA | |
| Regular School Jefferson Hills | 03-05 | Jefferson Hills, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Jefferson Hills | 09-12 | Jefferson Hills, PA | |
| Regular School Jefferson Hills | 09-12 | Jefferson Hills, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Houston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Homestead, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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JEFFERSON HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 565 COAL VALLEY ROAD, JEFFERSON HILLS, PA, 15025 |
(412) 469-5000
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Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin
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College Vocational | 3.3 mi away | 2394 Mountainview Dr, West Mifflin, PA, 15122 |
8009204593
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JEFFERSON HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 925 OLD CLAIRTON RD, JEFFERSON HILLS, PA, 15025 |
(412) 655-7741
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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
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College | 3.8 mi away | 5 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA, 15122 |
4123462100
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PLEASANT HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 302 OLD CLAIRTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15236 |
(412) 655-2424
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All-State Career School-Pittsburgh
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College Vocational | 4.2 mi away | 1200 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA, 15122 |
4128231818
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SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 2575 BROWNSVILLE RD, SOUTH PARK, PA, 15129 |
(412) 833-5585
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
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College | 6.9 mi away | 4000 University Drive, McKeesport, PA, 15132-7644 |
4126759000
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CLAIRTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 616 MILLER AVE, CLAIRTON, PA, 15025 |
(412) 233-7966
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South Hills Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 8.2 mi away | 3269 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216 |
412561338113381
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PITTSBURGH ALLEGHENY CO AP, PA US, located 4.1 miles from Jefferson Hills borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.6° | 22.3° | 29.5° | 3.08" | — |
| February | 39.9° | 24.3° | 32.1° | 2.57" | — |
| March | 49.4° | 31.3° | 40.4° | 3.22" | — |
| April | 62.5° | 41.8° | 52.1° | 3.40" | — |
| May | 71.9° | 51.8° | 61.8° | 4.08" | — |
| June | 79.1° | 59.9° | 69.5° | 4.58" | — |
| July | 83.0° | 64.1° | 73.6° | 3.93" | — |
| August | 81.3° | 62.8° | 72.1° | 3.81" | — |
| September | 74.8° | 55.9° | 65.4° | 3.54" | — |
| October | 63.3° | 45.1° | 54.2° | 3.06" | — |
| November | 51.1° | 35.3° | 43.2° | 3.03" | — |
| December | 41.0° | 27.7° | 34.4° | 3.04" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hills borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pleasant Hills borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Clairton municipality | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| West Elizabeth borough | Borough | 3.1 mi | — |
| Elrama CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Elizabeth borough | Borough | 3.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4200337955. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.