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Jay, OK


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Jay, Oklahoma

Jay, Oklahoma, in Delaware county, is 43 miles NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 69 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 2,482.

The People and Families of Jay

In Jay, about 44% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Jay.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jay had a median family income of $25,592.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Jay.

Jay Housing

Jay has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Jay, 88% of commuters drive to work. In Jay, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyJay Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyJay Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Jay Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Jay Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Jay, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime35

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