At a Glance
Median Income
$126,400
$49,927 per capita
Home Value
$614,800
Zillow: $658,813
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
1,448/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
311 sunny days/yr
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 1.5% (58% 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 $658,813. 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 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,448/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
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 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population80,331
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density3,118/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,400
Per Capita$49,927
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
B+
Home Value$614,800
Rent$1,806
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$658,813
Housing Units25,140
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property1,448/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary215/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.
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