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Gordon, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
460 Population 474/sq mi density
$76,375 Median Income $50,795 per capita
$154,500 Home Value $395,790 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
368 Violent Crime/100K 2,453 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,375 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, $946/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gordon, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,375
2% above
$50,795 per capita
Home Value
$154,500
45% below
Zillow: $395,790
Median Rent
$946/mo
19% below
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
368/100K
3% below
2,453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
12% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 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)

Income
102%
Home Value
55%
Rent
81%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
97%
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 $76,375 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,795. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gordon is $154,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,790. Median rent is $946/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Gordon reports 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,453/100K.

Education

29.8% of adults in Gordon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gordon has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population460
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,375
Per Capita$50,795
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,500
Rent$946
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$395,790
Housing Units278
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

F
Violent368/100K
Property2,453/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,397/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation983 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Gordon was founded in 1881.
The median home in Gordon was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.