The Town FilesJordan, New York
Village in Onondaga County · population 1,192 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,500
- Household income
- $76,588
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 106 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 36.0
Jordan is a village of 1,192 people in Onondaga County, New York. The median home is worth $157,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of New York towns, easier by car than 75% of New York towns.
How Jordan ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jordan is worth $157,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $76,588, which is more affordable than 80% of New York towns. Median rent is $781 a month. 74.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jordan | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $781 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $76,588 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jordan
| People | Jordan | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Jordan
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 44.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 105.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jordan since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 2, 1983 about 7.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 21, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 2, 1969.
Severe weather in Onondaga County since 1996
Onondaga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| June 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1993: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Onondaga County
Onondaga County had 245,375 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,444 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Jordan itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Jordan
2 public schools with 739 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN-ELBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3-8 | 413 | 11.2 |
| JORDAN-ELBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 326 | 9.1 |
Towns near Jordan
- Elbridge, NY2.0 mi · 5,476 people · home $152,400
- Elbridge, NY2.5 mi · 921 people · home $160,200
- Brutus, NY4.0 mi · 4,314 people · home $154,900
- Weedsport, NY4.8 mi · 1,788 people · home $166,800
- Cato, NY4.9 mi · 2,445 people · home $167,600
- Sennett, NY6.6 mi · 3,304 people · home $279,300
- Van Buren, NY7.0 mi · 14,367 people · home $169,600
- Port Byron, NY8.0 mi · 1,101 people · home $100,500
Jordan questions
Is Jordan, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jordan scores better for retirees than 35% of New York towns and quieter than 63%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Jordan?
The median owner-occupied home in Jordan is valued at $157,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,588, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $781 a month.
What is the weather like in Jordan?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.3 inches of precipitation a year and 105.7 inches of snow.
Does Jordan get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jordan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 2, 1983. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)