Living in West Jordan, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Jordan · Census data 2020–2024
West Jordan has 116,692 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $108,153 (14% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $492,500, the median rent is $1,757/month.
West Jordan at a glance
- Population
- 116,692
- Median age
- 33.3State: 32
- Median household income
- $108,153State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $492,500State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,757/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Jordan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Utah median; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West Jordan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Jordan the median home value is $492,500, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,757 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,028 a month in housing costs.
West Jordan median household income
The median household income in West Jordan is $108,153 and the income per person is $38,854. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in West Jordan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,916
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.16
West Jordan demographics
- Population
- 116,692
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 36,722
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Jordan ›
Education in West Jordan
29.1% of adults 25 and older in West Jordan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Jordan
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
West Jordan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jordan | 116,692 | $108,153 | $492,500 | $1,757 |
| South Jordan | 82,686 | $134,047 | $650,500 | $1,991 |
| Kearns | 37,696 | $86,968 | $373,700 | $1,744 |
| Taylorsville | 58,678 | $86,413 | $433,800 | $1,482 |
| Copperton | 1,060 | $83,000 | $397,300 | $1,356 |
| Midvale | 35,989 | $75,084 | $436,600 | $1,597 |
| West Valley City | 138,437 | $92,209 | $419,100 | $1,504 |
| Riverton | 45,457 | $126,910 | $592,700 | $2,137 |
| Murray | 50,188 | $90,746 | $507,500 | $1,500 |
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What is the median household income in West Jordan, UT?
The median household income in West Jordan is $108,153, 14% 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 West Jordan?
The median home value in West Jordan is $492,500, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in West Jordan?
The median gross rent in West Jordan is $1,757 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is West Jordan, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Utah median; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
What is the median age in West Jordan?
The median age in West Jordan is 33.3 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in West Jordan?
The average commute to work in West Jordan is 24 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Jordan?
The unemployment rate in West Jordan is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Jordan?
29.1% of adults in West 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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