At a Glance
Median Income
$73,237
$33,270 per capita
Home Value
$147,500
Zillow: $242,359
Median Rent
$793/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.4% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jordan residents earn a median household income of $73,237 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,270. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,739 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jordan is $147,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,359. Median rent is $793/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
28.8% of adults in Jordan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jordan has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,374
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,237
Per Capita$33,270
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$4,063M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,500
Rent$793
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$242,359
Housing Units656
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation400 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Jordan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.