The Town FilesJordan, Michigan
Township in Antrim County · population 887 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,900
- Household income
- $63,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 122 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 48.7
Jordan is a township of 887 people in Antrim County, Michigan. The median home is worth $205,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 86% of Michigan towns, quieter than 78% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 77% of Michigan towns.
How Jordan ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jordan is worth $205,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $63,000, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $838 a month. 88.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jordan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $838 | $955 |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.0% | — |
Who lives in Jordan
| People | Jordan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Jordan
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 32.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 122.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jordan since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 3, 1974 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 22, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 8, 2016.
Severe weather in Antrim County since 1996
Antrim County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Antrim County
Antrim County had 5,128 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,968 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Jordan itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Towns near Jordan
- Chestonia, MI5.1 mi · 512 people · home $113,500
- Echo, MI5.8 mi · 952 people · home $235,600
- Wilson, MI6.6 mi · 1,858 people · home $299,500
- Kearney, MI6.9 mi · 1,780 people · home $240,600
- East Jordan, MI7.2 mi · 2,239 people · home $148,000
- Star, MI8.5 mi · 1,028 people · home $192,700
- South Arm, MI9.0 mi · 1,939 people · home $262,400
- Boyne Valley, MI9.3 mi · 1,425 people · home $203,300
Jordan questions
Is Jordan, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jordan scores better for retirees than 58% of Michigan towns and quieter than 78%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.7).
How much does a house cost in Jordan?
The median owner-occupied home in Jordan is valued at $205,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,000, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $838 a month.
What is the weather like in Jordan?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.8 inches of precipitation a year and 122.2 inches of snow.
Does Jordan get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jordan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 3, 1974. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)