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Jay, OK

Jay, OK.

Population: 8,266 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,030
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.9%
10-year appreciation
+100.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$237,030
House Price Index
387.2 (+3.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (43 mi)
Nearest airport
Grand Lake Regional Airport (NRI) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+246 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$639
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
47.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,666
Average weekly wage
$788
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents