Living in South Jordan, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Jordan · Census data 2020–2024
South Jordan has 82,686 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $134,047 (41% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $650,500, the median rent is $1,991/month.
South Jordan at a glance
- Population
- 82,686
- Median age
- 36.2State: 32
- Median household income
- $134,047State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $650,500State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,991/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is South Jordan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in South Jordan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Jordan the median home value is $650,500, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,991 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,519 a month in housing costs.
South Jordan median household income
The median household income in South Jordan is $134,047 and the income per person is $51,766. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in South Jordan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,365
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 3.09
South Jordan demographics
- Population
- 82,686
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 26,740
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Jordan ›
Education in South Jordan
47.9% of adults 25 and older in South Jordan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Jordan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
South Jordan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan | 82,686 | $134,047 | $650,500 | $1,991 |
| Riverton | 45,457 | $126,910 | $592,700 | $2,137 |
| West Jordan | 116,692 | $108,153 | $492,500 | $1,757 |
| Herriman | 59,346 | $122,650 | $590,700 | $2,019 |
| Copperton | 1,060 | $83,000 | $397,300 | $1,356 |
| Bluffdale | 18,797 | $129,531 | $685,500 | $1,915 |
| Midvale | 35,989 | $75,084 | $436,600 | $1,597 |
| Kearns | 37,696 | $86,968 | $373,700 | $1,744 |
| White City | 5,669 | $106,357 | $466,600 | $1,605 |
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What is the median household income in South Jordan, UT?
The median household income in South Jordan is $134,047, 41% higher than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Jordan?
The median home value in South Jordan is $650,500, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in South Jordan?
The median gross rent in South Jordan is $1,991 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is South Jordan, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in South Jordan?
The median age in South Jordan is 36.2 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in South Jordan?
The average commute to work in South Jordan is 24 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Jordan?
The unemployment rate in South Jordan is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Jordan?
47.9% of adults in South Jordan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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