What are the schools like in Gordon, GA?

School district data for Gordon is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gordon?

The median household income in Gordon, GA is $32,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.8%.

What is the weather like in Gordon, GA?

Gordon has an average high temperature of 57.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Gordon, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gordon, GA affordable or expensive?

Gordon's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gordon is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,700 and the median rent is $548 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gordon, GA?

Gordon has a violent crime rate of 226.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1358.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gordon, GA a Good Place to Live?

Gordon is a small town of 2,107 in Georgia, with a median household income of $32,083 and a 8.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Gordon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gordon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gordon 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: 87.3

Gordon's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gordon costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gordon, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$548	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gordon's violent crime rate is 226.4 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

226.4 /100k

Property Crime

1358.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Gordon, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gordon sees average highs of 57.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gordon, GA
Average High — January	57.6°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Gordon, GA	National Avg
Population	2,107	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	46.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ivey, GA 3 mi McIntyre, GA 8 mi Irwinton, GA 11 mi Hardwick, GA 12 mi Jeffersonville, GA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Gordon

Gordon, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31031

Gordon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon, GA affordable or expensive?

Gordon's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gordon roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,700 and median rent is $548/month.

What is the crime rate in Gordon, GA?

Gordon's violent crime rate is 226.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1358.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gordon?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gordon, GA a good place to live?

Gordon, GA has a population of 2,107, a median household income of $32,083, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Gordon?

Gordon averages 57.6°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gordon?

Gordon, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31031.

What is the population of Gordon?

The population of Gordon, Georgia is 2,107 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gordon?

Key numbers for living in Gordon: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $86,700, median household income $32,083, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gordon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.