At a Glance
Median Income
$103,960
$36,688 per capita
Home Value
$454,700
Zillow: $555,810
Median Rent
$1,650/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
2,172/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
309 sunny days/yr
How West Jordan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Jordan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Jordan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Jordan residents earn a median household income of $103,960 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,688. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% 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 West Jordan is $454,700 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $555,810. Median rent is $1,650/month, with 32.2% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
West Jordan reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,172/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in West Jordan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Jordan has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population116,277
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density3,568/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,960
Per Capita$36,688
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
A
Home Value$454,700
Rent$1,650
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$555,810
Housing Units37,058
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property2,172/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary228/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days309/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,672 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries29
Did You Know?
West Jordan was founded in 1849.
The median home in West Jordan was built in 1995.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% 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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