At a Glance
Median Income
$36,964
$23,835 per capita
Home Value
$126,800
Zillow: $285,637
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
17.6% smoking rate
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+
2.9 / 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 12.9% (258% 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 $285,637. 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.
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 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population706
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,964
Per Capita$23,835
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$1,008
Ownership43.4%
Zillow$285,637
Housing Units339
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain65.3 in/yr
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.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
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.