At a Glance
Median Income
$110,139
$38,543 per capita
Home Value
$319,000
Zillow: $430,957
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
705/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Jordan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jordan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jordan 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
Jordan residents earn a median household income of $110,139 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,543. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jordan is $319,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,957. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Jordan reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 705/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Jordan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jordan has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,704
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,847/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,139
Per Capita$38,543
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$319,000
Rent$1,102
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$430,957
Housing Units2,116
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property705/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary78/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation766 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Jordan was founded in 1853.
The median home in Jordan was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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