Jefferson Hills is a somewhat small borough located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 12,301 people and three associated neighborhoods, Jefferson Hills is the 80th largest community in Pennsylvania. Jefferson Hills real estate is some of the most expensive in Pennsylvania, although Jefferson Hills house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Jefferson Hills is a decidedly white-collar borough, with fully 85.19% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Jefferson Hills is a borough of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Jefferson Hills who work in management occupations (14.79%), healthcare (12.23%), and office and administrative support (9.71%). Also of interest is that Jefferson Hills has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.49% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Jefferson Hills is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Jefferson Hills’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.Jefferson Hills is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.46% of adults in Jefferson Hills have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Jefferson Hills in 2022 was $56,989, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $227,956 for a family of four. The people who call Jefferson Hills home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Jefferson Hills residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Jefferson Hills include German, Irish, Italian, Polish, and Slovak. The most common language spoken in Jefferson Hills is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Chinese.
