Michigan
East Jordan is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,776. Residents earn $53,929 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Jordan receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. East Jordan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Jordan is $53,929, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in East Jordan is $125,100, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
East Jordan is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 127 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,691 per 100,000, near the national average.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
East Jordan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 122.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,929 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,949 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $826 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,571 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 599 |
| County GDP | $855M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,941 |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.15% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $125,100 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,482 |
| Census Median Rent | $647 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,941 |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.15% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,259/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 126.9/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 126.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,691.3/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 296.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,353.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.3/100K |
| Arson | 84.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 122.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 580 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1522°N, 85.1304°W |
| County FIPS | 26009 |
Winner: Republican by 23.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |