In Jay, Indiana, the median home price is $156,630; median household income is $54,969; the population is 20,229; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 99.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Jay at a glance
Population
20,229
Median Household Income
$54,969
Typical Home Value
$156,630
School District Rating
6.5
Violent Crime Rate
99.9
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Jay
Jay has a population of 20,229. The median home value is $156,630, 40% below the Indiana median. Median household income is $54,969 (24% below the Indiana median). The most populated towns are Wayne, Richland, and Bearcreek.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Jay
12 towns, by population.
Jay at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Jay?
- Jay has a population of 20,229 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Jay?
- The median home value in Jay is $156,630. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Jay?
- Median household income in Jay is $54,969 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Jay in?
- Jay is in Indiana.
- How many towns are in Jay?
- Jay contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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