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East Jordan, MI


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East Jordan, Michigan

East Jordan, Michigan, in Charlevoix county, is 133 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 201 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 2,507 people lived in East Jordan.

The People and Families of East Jordan

In East Jordan, about 54% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in East Jordan without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Jordan had a median family income of $39,669.

Political Inclinations

East Jordan residents donated more money ($11,150) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

East Jordan Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in East Jordan are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in East Jordan compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In East Jordan, 91% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

East Jordan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%East Jordan Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%East Jordan Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of East Jordan, MI

Comparing East Jordan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men64
Senior Citizens56
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime22
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