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South Jordan.
About
Life in South Jordan
South Jordan offers suburban living with real financial stability—median household income tops $126,000, and the unemployment rate sits at just 3.3%. The tradeoff is that you're paying for it: median home values hover around $651,000, and rent runs about $2,000 monthly, so this isn't an affordable option compared to other Utah communities. The city itself is car-dependent despite having three TRAX stations and FrontRunner rail; your average commute to Salt Lake City will be around 24 minutes by car, or 60 minutes by TRAX if you use public transit.
South Jordan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+13.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in South Jordan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South Jordan, the largest foreign-born group is from India (25.2%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.3%
of households
Married Couples
68.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.09
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in South Jordan
In South Jordan, rent runs 33% above the UT average, and home values are 33% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,269
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $661,177 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in South Jordan and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in South Jordan is close to the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What South Jordan Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Salt Lake City, UT metro area
Commute24.1 min avg
How South Jordan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South Jordan, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in South Jordan runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
113.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
944
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
South Jordan Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Salt Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Salt Lake County, which includes South Jordan, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $600,000 |
| 2024 | 35 | High Wind | $180,500 |
| 2023 | 59 | Heavy Snow | $17.6M |
| 2022 | 37 | High Wind | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Air Quality57 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Salt Lake County, which includes South Jordan, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
57
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Salt Lake County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
South Jordan has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.2"
Annual Snowfall
81.9"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 2.16" |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 2.31" |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.34" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 2.83" |
| Jun | 82°F | 57°F | 1.36" |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 0.60" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 0.91" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 1.62" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 2.09" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.10" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South Jordan
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside South Jordan's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Riverton
Holy Cross Hospital-jordan Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · West Jordan
Lone Peak Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Draper
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in South Jordan
South Jordan's student/teacher ratio is 21.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 47.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
21
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near South Jordan (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 155,088 students · in-state tuition $8,730 · 52% graduate · median earnings $76,999 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,136 students · in-state tuition $4,543 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,441 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
5.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,058 students · in-state tuition $23,710 · 76% graduate · median earnings $34,098 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 823 students · in-state tuition $44,980 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 383 students · in-state tuition $13,836 · 64% graduate · median earnings $40,111 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City
8.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 306 students · in-state tuition $22,707 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South Jordan
South Jordan has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
17 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in South Jordan
Daybreak Library
11358 S. Grandville Ave., South Jordan
South Jordan Library
10673 South Redwood Rd, South Jordan
Cities Near South Jordan
The closest cities within 60 miles
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South Jordan FAQ
Is South Jordan, Utah affordable?⌄
South Jordan's median rent is $1,991/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $134,047/year. Median home value is $650,500.
Is South Jordan, Utah safe?⌄
South Jordan's violent crime rate was 113 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 944 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in South Jordan, Utah?⌄
South Jordan has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in South Jordan, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in South Jordan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,991/month and median household income is $134,047/year. The median home value is $650,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South Jordan, Utah?⌄
The average commute in South Jordan is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from