salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (84.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,800 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 158 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jefferson Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jefferson Hills
| Size | Jefferson Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,217 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,412 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jefferson Hills overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Jefferson Hills, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Jefferson Hills
Life in Jefferson Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jefferson Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $697 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $315,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jefferson Hills, PA?
Renting in Jefferson Hills costs a median of about $1,495 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Jefferson Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,800 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jefferson Hills cheap or expensive?
Jefferson Hills is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $125,175. It ranks 158th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jefferson Hills?
The median homeowner in Jefferson Hills pays $4,605 a year in property taxes, about 1.46% of the median home value.
Is Jefferson Hills more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Jefferson Hills?
The median home value in Jefferson Hills is $315,900, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
12,317 people live in Jefferson Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.