At a Glance
Median Income
$76,375
$50,795 per capita
Home Value
$154,500
Zillow: $419,824
Median Rent
$946/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
16.2% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 5.4% (50% above 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 $419,824. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population460
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,375
Per Capita$50,795
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,500
Rent$946
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$419,824
Housing Units278
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.