Moving to
West Jordan.

$1,757/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,757 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $492,500. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

3.5% unemployment

Unemployment here is 3.5%, a little below the national average of 4.3%.

313 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

24 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 24.1 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 19% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 4.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

29% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 29%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

34 public schools inside the boundary

There are 34 public schools inside the boundary and 3 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Timpanogos Cave National Monument (19 miles away). There are 2 national parks and sites within a day's drive.