Gordon, AL, located in Houston County, is ranked #7 out of 10 cities in the state based on BestPlaces.net ratings. It has an unemployment rate of 6.5%, below the US average of 8.7%. The city’s median household income is $39,588 USD, slightly lower than the US average of $53,482 USD. It has a median home value of $107,600 USD and a cost of living index that is 3% lower than the US average. The crime rate in Gordon is 57% lower than the national average, making it one of the safest places to live in Alabama. It also boasts high scores for amenities and education opportunities with good internet access and school ratings above the state average.
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