Living in Jay, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jay · Census data 2020–2024
Jay has 471 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $74,792 (8% lower than the Vermont median), the median home value is $234,200.
Jay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jay at a glance
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 52.1State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $74,792State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $234,200State: $316,600
- Homeowners
- 97%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.1%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Jay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
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 $234,200, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,568 a month in housing costs.
Jay median household income
The median household income in Jay is $74,792 and the income per person is $64,995. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Jay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 888
- Owner-occupied
- 97%
- Renter-occupied
- 3%
- Vacant
- 73.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.03
73.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jay has many vacation and second homes.
Jay demographics
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 232
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jay ›
Education in Jay
45.1% of adults 25 and older in Jay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jay
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Jay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay | 471 | $74,792 | $234,200 | — |
| Richford | 2,467 | $56,853 | $176,600 | $1,160 |
| Westfield | 536 | $72,500 | $301,400 | $863 |
| North Troy | 506 | $50,417 | $121,100 | $597 |
| Troy | 1,749 | $87,938 | $233,200 | $646 |
| Montgomery | 1,047 | $53,289 | $323,200 | $868 |
| Newport Center | 280 | $44,231 | $136,400 | $647 |
| Lowell | 1,070 | $57,404 | $183,400 | $945 |
| Berkshire | 1,745 | $71,406 | $244,600 | $1,525 |
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What is the median household income in Jay, VT?
The median household income in Jay is $74,792, 8% lower than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $234,200, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
Is Jay, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Vermont median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Jay?
The median age in Jay is 52.1 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Jay?
The average commute to work in Jay is 40 minutes; 27.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jay?
The unemployment rate in Jay is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jay?
45.1% 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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