Jordan, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Jordan is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 6,704. Residents earn $110,139 per year, which is 47% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,704 Population 1,847/sq mi density
$110,139 Median Income $38,543 per capita
$319,000 Home Value $430,957 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 1,255 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$110,139 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$319,000 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,139
47% higher than US avg
Home Value $319,000
13% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 67/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,102
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Jordan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,704
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,847/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,139
Per Capita$38,543
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$10,952M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$319,000
Rent$1,102
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$430,957

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property1,255/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary184/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation766 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+89.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute28 min
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Is Jordan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jordan receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Jordan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jordan is $110,139, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Jordan among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jordan is $319,000, 13% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Jordan is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,255 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.

Education

23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Jordan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Jordan has a population of 6,704 with a density of 1,847 people per square mile. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 1.8% Black.

Population

6,704
Total Population
1,847
People / sq mi
35.4yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Jordan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.7%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.3%
23% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jordan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jordan is $110,139, which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Jordan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,139
47% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,543
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
IRS Avg AGI$110,807

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,996
County GDP$10,952M

Business (County)

Restaurants254
Healthcare327
Retail322
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,631
61% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Jordan is $319,000, 13% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,102 (5% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $430,957.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$319,000
13% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$430,957
Median List Price$442,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$442,400
$/Sq Ft$184
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops44.0%
Inventory25

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,102
5% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,631
61% above US avg
Effective Rate1.77%
In Jordan, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 26.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Jordan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity26.9%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate71.9%
Premature Death4,774/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.7/10
Exercise Access95.3%
Healthcare Facilities327
Jordan has a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,255 per 100,000 (36% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Jordan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent66.9/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery16.7/100K
Assault50.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,254.8/100K
36% below US avg
Burglary184.0/100K
Theft987.1/100K
Vehicle Theft83.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Jordan has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall39.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation766 ft (233 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density1,847/sq mi
Coordinates44.6646°N, 93.6402°W
County FIPS27139
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.3%
D 44.8%

Winner: Republican by 8.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+89.0%
School Test Score6.08
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,847/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities327
Restaurants254
Retail Stores322

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Work from Home10.9%

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