At a Glance
Median Income
$82,344
$38,180 per capita
Home Value
$111,800
Zillow: $121,072
Median Rent
$746/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
2,203/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $82,344 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,180. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gordon is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,072. Median rent is $746/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Gordon reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,203/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Gordon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gordon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,004
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,702/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,344
Per Capita$38,180
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$746
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$121,072
Housing Units498
Rent Burden20.7%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property2,203/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation844 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Gordon was founded in 1856.
The median home in Gordon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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