Living in East Jordan, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Jordan · Census data 2020–2024
East Jordan has 2,023 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $60,104 (18% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $148,000, the median rent is $812/month.
East Jordan at a glance
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,104State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $148,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $812/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is East Jordan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Jordan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Jordan the median home value is $148,000, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
East Jordan median household income
The median household income in East Jordan is $60,104 and the income per person is $39,604. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in East Jordan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,156
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.09
East Jordan demographics
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 965
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Jordan ›
Education in East Jordan
13.3% of adults 25 and older in East Jordan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Jordan
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
East Jordan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jordan | 2,023 | $60,104 | $148,000 | $812 |
| Advance | 377 | $110,417 | $563,800 | $1,375 |
| Ellsworth | 265 | $61,000 | $160,200 | $607 |
| Boyne City | 3,825 | $64,855 | $249,000 | $906 |
| Ironton | 173 | $93,750 | $246,400 | — |
| Horton Bay | 374 | $69,926 | $345,500 | — |
| Central Lake | 1,051 | $63,269 | $167,100 | $1,008 |
| Boyne Falls | 361 | $62,159 | $167,700 | $949 |
| Eastport | 311 | $55,761 | $331,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in East Jordan, MI?
The median household income in East Jordan is $60,104, 18% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Jordan?
The median home value in East Jordan is $148,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in East Jordan?
The median gross rent in East Jordan is $812 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is East Jordan, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in East Jordan?
The median age in East Jordan is 41.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in East Jordan?
The average commute to work in East Jordan is 23 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Jordan?
The unemployment rate in East Jordan is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Jordan?
13.3% of adults in East Jordan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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