At a Glance
Median Income
$75,500
$37,518 per capita
Home Value
$118,500
Zillow: $142,128
Median Rent
$807/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
16.9% smoking rate
How Gordon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gordon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gordon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gordon residents earn a median household income of $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,518. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gordon is $118,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,128. Median rent is $807/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.0% of adults in Gordon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gordon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population248
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$37,518
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,500
Rent$807
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$142,128
Housing Units129
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,048 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Gordon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.