Living in Jay, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jay · Census data 2020–2024
Jay has 796 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $48,359 (35% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $150,800, the median rent is $1,117/month.
Jay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jay at a glance
- Population
- 796
- Median age
- 30.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $48,359State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $150,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,117/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 38.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Jay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Jay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jay the median home value is $150,800, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,408 a month in housing costs.
Jay median household income
The median household income in Jay is $48,359 and the income per person is $22,633. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Jay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 366
- Owner-occupied
- 38.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.8%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.64
Jay demographics
- Population
- 796
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 301
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jay ›
Education in Jay
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Jay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jay
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Jay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay | 796 | $48,359 | $150,800 | $1,117 |
| Mount Carmel | 280 | $170,833 | $407,100 | — |
| Pine Level | 248 | $69,688 | $236,400 | — |
| Pollard | 147 | $75,278 | $81,700 | — |
| Brownsdale | 378 | $90,789 | $289,600 | — |
| Century | 1,826 | $27,609 | $68,700 | $716 |
| Flomaton | 1,535 | $42,708 | $111,200 | $742 |
| Whitfield | 599 | $65,156 | $206,000 | — |
| Berrydale | 185 | $80,714 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Jay, FL?
The median household income in Jay is $48,359, 35% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jay?
The median home value in Jay is $150,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Jay?
The median gross rent in Jay is $1,117 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Jay, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
What is the median age in Jay?
The median age in Jay is 30.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Jay?
The average commute to work in Jay is 38 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jay?
The unemployment rate in Jay is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jay?
14.8% of adults in Jay have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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