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Jay, Vermont

town · Orleans County

At a glance

471
Population
$234,200
Median home value (all homes)
23% below U.S. median
$425,628
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-08
$74,792
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
39.6 min
Average commute
90.1%
Homes with broadband
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost46% above
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college48 mi
Nearest technical college48 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates45.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Northeastern Vermont Dev Ass
NVDA is the Northeastern Vermont Development Association, serving the Northeast Kingdom as Vermont's Regional Planning Commission and Regional Development Corporation. It assists with regional and municipal land use and transportation planning and supports the region’s businesses through infrastructure improvements and revolving loan funds.
state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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