The Town FilesJordan, Minnesota
City in Scott County · population 6,656 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $336,200
- Household income
- $110,057
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 32.9
Jordan is a city of 6,656 people in Scott County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $336,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 97% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 95% of Minnesota towns.
How Jordan ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jordan is worth $336,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $110,057, which is more affordable than 65% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,192 a month. 81.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jordan | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $336,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,192 | $991 |
| Median household income | $110,057 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.3% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jordan
| People | Jordan | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 34.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in Jordan
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 5.3°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.8 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jordan since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 93 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 87 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 19, 1956.
Severe weather in Scott County since 1996
Scott County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Scott County
Scott County had 63,111 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,133 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Jordan itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Jordan
6 public schools with 2,004 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan High School | 9-12 | 630 | 18.5 |
| JORDAN ELEMENTARY | PK-4 | 624 | 12.5 |
| JORDAN MIDDLE | 5-8 | 532 | 15.2 |
| SWMetro Level 4 Programs | K-12 | 171 | 6.3 |
| JORDAN EARLY CHILDHOOD | PK-PK | 40 | — |
| SWMetro JAF | 6-12 | 7 | 7.0 |
Towns near Jordan
- Carver, MN6.7 mi · 5,829 people · home $445,800
- Belle Plaine, MN6.9 mi · 7,395 people · home $318,200
- Spring Lake, MN8.6 mi · 3,464 people · home $629,600
- New Prague, MN8.8 mi · 8,162 people · home $350,500
- Cedar Lake, MN10.1 mi · 3,050 people · home $543,100
- Chaska, MN10.6 mi · 27,810 people · home $404,700
- Prior Lake, MN10.7 mi · 27,617 people · home $450,700
- Shakopee, MN11.0 mi · 43,698 people · home $374,800
Jordan questions
Is Jordan, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jordan scores better for retirees than 1% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 3%. 7.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Jordan?
The median owner-occupied home in Jordan is valued at $336,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,057, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,192 a month.
What is the weather like in Jordan?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 5.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 39.8 inches of snow.
Does Jordan get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jordan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- 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)