At a Glance
Median Income
$36,964
$23,835 per capita
Home Value
$126,800
Zillow: $269,951
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
316/100K
1,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Jay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jay a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jay residents earn a median household income of $36,964 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,835. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,629 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jay is $126,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,951. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Jay reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,108/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Jay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jay has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population706
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,964
Per Capita$23,835
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$1,008
Ownership43.4%
Zillow$269,951
Housing Units339
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property1,108/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain67.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation261 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Jay was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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