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An honest guide to Jay: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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A Franklin County town on the Androscoggin River, home to the Verso paper mill.
🌲 Did you know? Jay was the site of a landmark 1987 paper mill strike that changed Maine labor history.
By the numbers
As of August 2026, the typical home in Jay is worth about $221,000 — about 40% below the U.S. average of $369,000.
| Typical home value | $221,000 | Zillow, August 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -40% | $369,000 |
Sources: Zillow, August 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Jay compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Jay is about $221,000 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 40% below the U.S. average of $369,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Tours, tickets, and outdoor adventures in and around Jay — guided hikes, boat trips, food and history tours, and more. Free cancellation on most; reserve now, pay later.
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