East Jordan, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Antrim County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,776 Population 592/sq mi density
$53,929 Median Income $40,949 per capita
$125,100 Home Value $333,419 Zillow
$647 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
355 Violent Crime/100K 1,065 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,929 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,100 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
355 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

East Jordan, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,929
28% below
$40,949 per capita
Home Value
$125,100
56% below
Zillow: $333,419
Median Rent
$647/mo
44% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
355/100K
7% below
1,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How East Jordan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Jordan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
44%
Rent
56%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
93%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Jordan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Jordan residents earn a median household income of $53,929 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,949. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Jordan is $125,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,419. Median rent is $647/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

East Jordan reports 355 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,065/100K.

Education

14.0% of adults in East Jordan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Jordan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,776
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,929
Per Capita$40,949
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,100
Rent$647
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$333,419
Housing Units1,173
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent355/100K
Property1,065/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation580 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in East Jordan was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.