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West Jordan, UT Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

Skylar Anderson

Commute times in West Jordan -how bad?

Curious what people think. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input.

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Savannah Collins

Is West Jordan getting better or worse?

Hey, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -West Jordan sits at 224.4 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for West Jordan? It's a very car...

14 replies 29 upvotes living
Bradley S.

Living in West Jordan -the reality

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for West Jordan? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Claire R.

Thinking about relocating to West Jordan from Seattle

We're a young couple and It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. With a population of 116K, West Jordan is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $103,960 in West Jordan. Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's...

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Emma Foster

Working remotely from West Jordan

Random thought, Just moved here 13 months ago and Rent is about $1,650/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. You can expect to pay around $1,650 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The ...

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Katherine Thomas

Raising a family in West Jordan -thoughts?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $454,700 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is...

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Bradley S.

West Jordan is underrated, change my mind

I keep seeing people overlook West Jordan when talking about great places to live. With a population of 116,277, it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough to feel like a community. The food scene is amazing. Weather is moderate — about 49F average.

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Thomas Morales

Unpopular opinion about West Jordan

I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $103,960 in West Jordan. You can expect to pay around $1,650 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 116K, West Jordan is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider -West Jordan ...

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Alice Price

Relocating to West Jordan, UT -pros and cons?

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which...

2 replies 58 upvotes moving
Mackenzie F.

What's it really like living in West Jordan?

Hi all, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Delilah Williams

Biggest downsides of living in West Jordan?

First post here. I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,650 for rent here. Homes are going for about $454,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -West Jordan sits at 224.4 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by ne...

6 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Thomas Morales

Best kept secrets of West Jordan, UT

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Raleigh and With a population of 116K, West Jordan is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $1,650 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good ...

24 replies 60 upvotes best-worst
Savannah Collins

Housing in West Jordan compared to Los Angeles

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $103,960 in West Jordan. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $103,960, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot...

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Julian S.

Rent vs buy in West Jordan -what makes sense?

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -West Jordan sits at 224.4 per 100K. Household incomes average around $103,960 in West Jordan. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cheers. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property ta...

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Katherine Thomas

Is West Jordan worth it salary-wise?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and Household incomes average around $103,960 in West Jordan. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest...

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Martha P.

Job market in West Jordan — what industries are hiring?

I'm in finance and considering a move to West Jordan, UT. How's the job market there? The unemployment rate shows 3.1% which seems pretty good. But what does it actually look like on the ground? Is it easy to network and find opportunities?

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Alexa Taylor

Rent in West Jordan getting crazy

I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $454,700, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Grayson Morris

Is West Jordan still affordable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2013. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place...

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Bradley W.

West Jordan is underrated, change my mind

Hello, Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent...

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sf_logan

Is it worth buying in West Jordan?

So, Been living here since 2008. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. Crime rate is something to consider -West Jordan sits at 224.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,650/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know t...

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Bobby J.

Considering West Jordan vs Tampa -help me decide

Hey, I'm single, late 30s, and Household incomes average around $103,960 in West Jordan. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -West Jordan sits at 224.4 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in rec...

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Jeremiah Myers

Best apartments in West Jordan under ?

I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $103,960, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work hon...

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Roman Jones

West Jordan in the winter -how bad?

OK so I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly,...

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Grayson Morris

Best neighborhoods in West Jordan

Hey, I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -West Jordan sits at 224.4 per 100K. Household incomes average around $103,960 in West Jordan. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Appreciate any input. Cost of living is definitely ri...

7 replies 36 upvotes best-worst
Martha P.

Working remotely from West Jordan — my experience

I've been working remotely from West Jordan for 2 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Decent, getting better with new provider...

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Logan Nguyen

Moving from Charlotte to West Jordan next month

Hi all, The median home value here is around $454,700, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some ...

5 replies 24 upvotes moving
Grayson Morris

Best industries in West Jordan right now

OK so I'm originally from Salt Lake City and With a population of 116K, West Jordan is a mid-size city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get...

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