At a Glance
Median Income
$126,400
$49,927 per capita
Home Value
$614,800
Zillow: $661,471
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
6.8% smoking rate
How South Jordan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Jordan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Jordan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Jordan residents earn a median household income of $126,400 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,927. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Jordan is $614,800 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,471. Median rent is $1,806/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
South Jordan reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 873/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.5% of adults in South Jordan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Jordan has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population80,331
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density3,118/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,400
Per Capita$49,927
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
B+
Home Value$614,800
Rent$1,806
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$661,471
Housing Units25,140
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property873/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,665 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries29
Did You Know?
South Jordan was founded in 1859.
The median home in South Jordan was built in 2006.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.