Housing by town in Jay County, Indiana
Jay County, Indiana has 18 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $770 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $677 in 2015–2019 (+13.7%; Down after inflation).
Salamonia has the highest median gross rent ($1,286) and Dunkirk the lowest ($700).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $770 (±$28)
- Households that rent
- 20.1%
- Median household income
- $54,969
- Places
- 18
Cities, towns and townships in Jay County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearcreek Township | $789 | 5.7% | $76,750 | $164,600 | $1,083 |
| Bryant | $950 | 19.1% | $58,295 | $66,000 | $356 |
| Dunkirk | $700 | 28.0% | $46,339 | $81,100 | $477 |
| Greene Township (Jay County) | — | 2.7% | $91,528 | $184,200 | $975 |
| Jackson Township (Jay County) | — | 12.4% | $43,086 | $302,000 | $1,760 |
| Jefferson Township (Jay County) | — | 16.1% | $78,500 | $181,300 | $1,086 |
| Knox Township | — | 8.1% | $42,837 | $201,700 | $1,138 |
| Madison Township (Jay County) | $881 | 9.8% | $56,786 | $117,100 | $487 |
| Noble Township (Jay County) | — | 24.7% | $57,656 | $142,000 | $1,435 |
| Penn Township (Jay County) | $936 | 18.7% | $38,917 | $150,000 | $573 |
| Pennville | $936 | 31.1% | $50,388 | $84,100 | $369 |
| Pike Township (Jay County) | — | 3.8% | $73,125 | $144,100 | $1,176 |
| Portland | $763 | 32.1% | $51,513 | $96,700 | $581 |
| Redkey | $905 | 25.5% | $42,986 | $85,400 | $638 |
| Richland Township (Jay County) | $845 | 25.2% | $50,160 | $88,700 | $543 |
| Salamonia | $1,286 | 30.6% | $44,464 | $83,800 | — |
| Wabash Township (Jay County) | — | 6.4% | $39,423 | — | $200 or less |
| Wayne Township (Jay County) | $754 | 26.8% | $59,403 | $111,400 | $648 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,850 | $29,700 | $47,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,950 | $54,300 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,200 | $61,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,800 | $73,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
How the places in Jay County rank across Indiana
- Indiana places ranked by median rent
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- Indiana places ranked by median household income
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- Indiana places ranked by share of renters
- Indiana places ranked by rent burden
- Indiana places ranked by age of homes
- Indiana places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- Indiana places ranked by commute time
Police departments in Jay County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay County Sheriff's Office | 11,903 | 0 | 13 |
| Portland Police Department | 6,142 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Jay County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47371 | 12,424 | $754 | $123,000 | $64,000 | 21.2% |
| 47336 | 2,851 | $838 | $97,800 | $50,633 | 21.6% |
| 47373 | 2,200 | $1,233 | $98,900 | $51,532 | 21.9% |
| 47326 | 1,803 | $739 | $157,800 | $48,438 | 6.8% |
| 47369 | 1,212 | $936 | $143,100 | $32,917 | 17.0% |
| 47381 | 218 | $1,286 | $83,800 | $44,464 | 30.6% |
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Questions about Jay County
Which place in Jay County has the highest rent?
Salamonia has the highest median gross rent, $1,286 (±$811) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Jay County has the lowest rent?
Dunkirk has the lowest median gross rent, $700 (±$272) a month.
What is the median rent in Jay County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Jay County is $770 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jay County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jay County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jay County, IN
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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