Quality of Life and Culture in Gordon, AL - PlaceVista

Gordon, AL B

Population: 287

Home Price: $42,500

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Overview

Gordon is a village in the state of Alabama with a population of 287. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Gordon has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 32.0 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Gordon, AL

Employment and Income	Gordon	Alabama	United States
Per Capita Income	$26,058	$26,163	$32,693
Median Household Income	$41,750	$51,091	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	27.8%	6.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	8.6%	13.9%	10.5%

Age	Gordon	Alabama	United States
Median Age	52.1	41.9	42.3

Gender	Gordon	Alabama	United States
Male	39.4%	48.6%	49.8%
Female	60.6%	51.4%	50.2%

Race	Gordon	Alabama	United States
White	31.0%	70.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	64.5%	24.2%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	2.4%	1.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	2.1%	2.9%	5.2%

Housing Information	Gordon	Alabama	United States
Median Home Price	$42,500	$131,174	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$423	$527	$801
Family Households	20.9%	20.9%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	46.0%	46.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	54.0%	74.0%	72.9%
Renters	46.0%	26.0%	27.1%

Education	Gordon	Alabama	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	23.7%	10.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	27.7%	27.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	26.1%	21.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	9.6%	9.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	2.0%	11.2%	15.0%

Proficiency	Gordon	Alabama	United States
Mathematics	NA%	44.1%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	42.9%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Gordon	Alabama	United States
Murder	NA	4.7	3.0
Rape	NA	17.5	38.0
Robbery	NA	31.5	40.7
Assault	NA	79.4	188.5

Property Crime	Gordon	Alabama	United States
Burglary	NA	149.4	336.1
Theft	NA	1977.4	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	116.7	167.1
Arson	NA	2.3	10.5

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