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West Jordan.
About
Life in West Jordan
If you're considering a move here, understand that West Jordan is fundamentally a family-oriented suburb experiencing rapid growth—not a quiet small town anymore. The city's population has exploded from 4,000 in 1970 to nearly 117,000 today, making it Utah's third-largest city, so you're signing up for suburban sprawl and real infrastructure challenges. The median household income sits around $108,000 and median home prices hover near $493,000, which is reasonable compared to many Western markets, but you're looking at an increasingly built-out landscape where western neighborhoods like Copper Hills and Jordan Hills are still actively developing.
West Jordan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
12.4%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in West Jordan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Jordan, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.0%), and 16.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.7%
of residents
65 and Older
9.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.4%
of households
Married Couples
61.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.16
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 17% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in West Jordan
In West Jordan, rent runs 17% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,579
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $555,182 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for UT
Unemployment in West Jordan and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in West 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 West 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 West Jordan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Jordan, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in West Jordan is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
313
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,309.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
West 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 West 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 West 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
West 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
55.8"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Jordan
West Jordan has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Holy Cross Hospital-jordan Valley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley · 3580 West 9000 South
- Hospital campus: Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley West · 3460 S 4155 W, West Valley City
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Riverton
Intermountain Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Murray
Lone Peak Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education20.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Jordan
West Jordan's student/teacher ratio is 20.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
34
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West 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 · 4-year · 27,264 students · in-state tuition $9,832 · 68% graduate · median earnings $72,729 (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)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 5,986 students · 76% graduate · median earnings $79,752 (10 yrs after entry)
Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
7.7 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)
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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Jordan
West Jordan has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in West Jordan
Bingham Creek Library
4834 West 9000 South, West Jordan
West Jordan Library
8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan
Cities Near West Jordan
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to West Jordan?
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West Jordan FAQ
Is West Jordan, Utah affordable?⌄
West Jordan's median rent is $1,757/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $108,153/year. Median home value is $492,500.
Is West Jordan, Utah safe?⌄
West Jordan's violent crime rate was 313 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1310 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Jordan, Utah?⌄
West Jordan has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in West Jordan, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in West Jordan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,757/month and median household income is $108,153/year. The median home value is $492,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Jordan, Utah?⌄
The average commute in West 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