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Jay, Maine, in Franklin county, is 58 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 154 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 4,985.
In Jay, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Jay had a median family income of $43,365.
Political donors in Jay favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Jay has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Jay, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Jay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work |  |  |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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