At a Glance
Median Income
$53,438
$27,645 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $288,469
Median Rent
$644/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
14.9% 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+
3.7 / 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 $53,438 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,645. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,215 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gordon is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,469. Median rent is $644/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
13.9% of adults in Gordon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gordon has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population114
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,438
Per Capita$27,645
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$644
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$288,469
Housing Units92
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,763/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,048 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute50 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Gordon was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.