Median Income
$60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment
15.2%
322% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.4%
56% higher than US avg
How Gordon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,559
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$37,700
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty19.4%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units695
Rent Burden2.9%
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+36.9%
Graduate+3.4%
Is Gordon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gordon receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Gordon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gordon is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gordon is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.9% have completed high school.
Gordon has a population of 1,559 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).
Population
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.3% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
The median household income in Gordon is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,400 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,700 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.2% |
| 322% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| 56% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
The median home value in Gordon is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $100,000 |
| 65% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 2.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.6% |
| Housing Units | 695 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Gordon vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Gordon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 552.2 sq mi (1,430.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |