Special Interest
Housing in Jay County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Jay County averages $770/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Indiana median of $1,062 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Jay County FMR Area are $694 for a studio, $738 for 1‑bedroom, $968 for 2‑bedroom, $1,277 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,282 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $198 increase for a 2-bedroom in Jay County shows a 26% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Jay County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
