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Jay, FL


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Jay, Florida

Jay, Florida, in Santa Rosa county, is 37 miles N of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 187 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pensacola metropolitan area. Jay contains a population of approximately 579.

The People and Families of Jay

In Jay, about 48% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Jay, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jay had a median family income of $40,250. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Jay.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Jay favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Jay Housing

Jay has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Jay, 86% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Jay do a lot of driving.

High Points

Jay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Jay Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Jay Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Jay, FL

Comparing Jay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity51
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work31
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Housing Recently Built62
Affordability of Rents58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21

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