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Jay, ME

Jay, ME.

Population: 4,657 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,242
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+41.1%
10-year appreciation
+114.9%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$228,848
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
Annual snowfall
91.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (49 mi)
Nearest airport
Hilltop Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+125 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$2,245
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
79.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,479
Average weekly wage
$912
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
67

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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