Living in Jordan, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jordan · Census data 2020–2024
Jordan has 1,574 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $76,588 (11% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $157,500, the median rent is $781/month.
Jordan at a glance
- Population
- 1,574
- Median age
- 36State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $76,588State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $157,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $781/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Jordan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Jordan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jordan the median home value is $157,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,506 a month in housing costs.
Jordan median household income
The median household income in Jordan is $76,588 and the income per person is $32,281. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Jordan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 651
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.54
Jordan demographics
- Population
- 1,574
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 615
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jordan ›
Education in Jordan
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Jordan have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jordan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Jordan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 1,574 | $76,588 | $157,500 | $781 |
| Elbridge | 1,224 | $64,462 | $160,200 | $1,034 |
| Weedsport | 1,954 | $70,865 | $166,800 | $1,156 |
| Meridian | 220 | $93,750 | $143,200 | $967 |
| Port Byron | 900 | $48,750 | $100,500 | $1,071 |
| Cato | 515 | $82,292 | $163,300 | $695 |
| Camillus | 1,424 | $50,000 | $164,200 | $967 |
| Skaneateles | 2,543 | $125,625 | $647,100 | $1,125 |
| Marcellus | 1,894 | $69,407 | $225,600 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Jordan, NY?
The median household income in Jordan is $76,588, 11% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jordan?
The median home value in Jordan is $157,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Jordan?
The median gross rent in Jordan is $781 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Jordan, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 13.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Jordan?
The median age in Jordan is 36 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Jordan?
The average commute to work in Jordan is 27 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jordan?
The unemployment rate in Jordan is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jordan?
27.7% of adults in 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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