Living in Jordan Valley, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jordan Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Jordan Valley has 180 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $55,893 (33% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $167,200.
Jordan Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jordan Valley at a glance
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 48.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $55,893State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $167,200State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Jordan Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Jordan Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jordan Valley the median home value is $167,200, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 12% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $922 a month in housing costs.
Jordan Valley median household income
The median household income in Jordan Valley is $55,893 and the income per person is $29,720. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Jordan Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 28.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.11
Jordan Valley demographics
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jordan Valley ›
Education in Jordan Valley
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Jordan Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jordan Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.6%
Jordan Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Valley | 180 | $55,893 | $167,200 | — |
| Murphy | 170 | $76,116 | $317,900 | — |
| Melba | 617 | $45,750 | $301,200 | $1,067 |
| Marsing | 1,306 | $70,202 | $347,200 | $654 |
| Homedale | 3,069 | $62,117 | $238,000 | $1,078 |
| Nampa | 110,319 | $74,279 | $370,800 | $1,420 |
| Grand View | 472 | $58,092 | $173,900 | $777 |
| Wilder | 2,074 | $55,117 | $270,900 | $793 |
| Greenleaf | 1,482 | $69,141 | $363,700 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Jordan Valley: FAQ
What is the median household income in Jordan Valley, OR?
The median household income in Jordan Valley is $55,893, 33% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Jordan Valley?
The median home value in Jordan Valley is $167,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Jordan Valley, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Jordan Valley?
The median age in Jordan Valley is 48.7 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Jordan Valley?
The average commute to work in Jordan Valley is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jordan Valley?
The unemployment rate in Jordan Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jordan Valley?
25.3% of adults in Jordan Valley 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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