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Jay, Florida

town · Santa Rosa County

At a glance

796
Population
$150,800
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$280,908
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,117/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$48,359
Median household income
38% below U.S. median
38.3 min
Average commute
96.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
10.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost39% above
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college28 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates72.8%
College graduates14.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Team Santa Rosa Economic Development Council
Our services include: Business location and site selection assistance; Employee recruitment and training assistance; Start up advice, training and resources; Financial assistance with loans, grants and tax-exempt bonds; Assistance with finding and implementing incentives; Education and training opportunities for business; Make recommendations to local government bodies to assist new and growing industry; Assist with expedited regulation and permitting review.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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