Is Upper Jay, NY 12987 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Upper Jay is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Upper Jay housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Essex County, NY

Population	119
Median income	$127,083
Average income	$169,587
Median home value	$250,000
Owner-occupied	94% of homes
Median year built	1983

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 12987; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Crown Point 12928Buyer’s market $224 /sq ft Elizabethtown 12932Buyer’s market $255 /sq ft Essex 12936Seller’s market $236 /sq ft Jay 12941Balanced $234 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Upper Jay real estate

What are property taxes in Upper Jay?

About 1.47% of a home’s value a year in Essex County, or roughly $5,880 on a $400,000 home.

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