Living in Jay, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jay · Census data 2020–2024
Jay has 4,657 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $70,238 (6% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $168,600, the median rent is $759/month.
Jay at a glance
- Population
- 4,657
- Median age
- 39.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $70,238State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $168,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $759/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Jay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Maine median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jay the median home value is $168,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,212 a month in housing costs.
Jay median household income
The median household income in Jay is $70,238 and the income per person is $32,921. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Jay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,948
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.57
Jay demographics
- Population
- 4,657
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 1,808
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jay ›
Education in Jay
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Jay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jay
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Jay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay | 4,657 | $70,238 | $168,600 | $759 |
| Chisholm | 988 | $57,826 | $146,900 | $787 |
| Chesterville | 1,397 | $61,635 | $214,000 | $1,088 |
| Canton | 1,191 | $52,458 | $165,000 | $485 |
| Livermore Falls | 3,102 | $45,843 | $147,500 | $856 |
| Livermore | 1,868 | $70,441 | $221,800 | — |
| Wilton | 3,862 | $63,396 | $202,000 | $446 |
| Fayette | 1,383 | $59,500 | $257,600 | $983 |
| Dixfield | 2,300 | $70,613 | $160,900 | $658 |
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What is the median household income in Jay, ME?
The median household income in Jay is $70,238, 6% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $168,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Jay?
The median gross rent in Jay is $759 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Jay, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Maine median.
What is the median age in Jay?
The median age in Jay is 39.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Jay?
The average commute to work in Jay is 21 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jay?
The unemployment rate in Jay is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jay?
29.7% 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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