Gordo is a small town of 1,874 in Alabama, with a median household income of $54,688
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gordo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Gordo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gordo city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.0
Gordo's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gordo costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gordo, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$551
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,688
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gordo's violent crime rate is 125.8 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
125.8 /100k
Property Crime
377.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gordo is served primarily by Pickens County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gordo, AL
National Avg
School District
Pickens County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gordo sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 93.6°F in July,
with 58.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Gordo's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gordo roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,700 and median rent is $551/month.
Gordo's violent crime rate is 125.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 377.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gordo are operated by Pickens County.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gordo, AL has a population of 1,874, a median household income of $54,688, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gordo averages 57.3°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gordo, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35466.
The population of Gordo, Alabama is 1,874 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gordo: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $121,700, median household income $54,688, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gordo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.