Hey, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 80,331, South Jordan is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 80,331 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Anna Torres
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Midtown for 5 years. Moved from San Francisco for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is decent. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
real estate is strong here. government is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it was the best decision I ever made. The outdoor scene is surprisingly good - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Midtown schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited high-paying job options. Bugs and humidity in summer. And outdoor recreation can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 6/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Hunter Edwards
Moved here from Boston about 8 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Asher Hall
I'm a real estate agent and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is excellent and there's always something going on.
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Brielle Wright
Came here for family and stayed because I genuinely enjoy living here. The public transit is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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dc_noah
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Clara Evans
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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jacob_mama
100%
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Sophia Ross
same here
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Owen Hernandez
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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