Jay Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,477 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$195,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$713 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$889 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 16
Feb 2 16 18
Mar 2 15 28
Apr 2 4 41
May 2 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 2 8 35
Dec 2 18 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 51% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 115, NY
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Schools

Ausable Forks Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Ausable Valley High School
8 miles, NE • 5 star
Ausable Valley Middle School
8 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

North Country Community College
21 miles, W • 1.4 star
Clinton Community College
23 miles, NE • 1.4 star
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
25 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Adirondack Medical Center
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Plattsburgh International Airport
22 miles, NE • 1 star
Burlington International Airport
28 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
90 miles, NW • 1 star
Albany International Airport
113 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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