Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
11%
West Jordan, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,357
Population
116,905
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A quiet Salt Lake City suburb in the shadow of the mountains.
Commuter
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Nature
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Mountains
Sitting at 4,330 feet elevation between the Jordan River and the Oquirrh Mountains, West Jordan is one of Utah’s largest cities with a landscape that makes the outdoors feel like a natural extension of daily life. The Jordan River Parkway Trail runs through the area, offering easy access to biking and walking paths, while Snowbird and Solitude ski resorts are just a short drive into the canyons. Jordan Landing, one of the biggest mixed-use developments in the Intermountain West, delivers a wide range of shopping and dining options without leaving the city limits. Salt Lake City is only minutes north via I-15, putting sports venues, arts districts, and employment hubs well within reach.
Kennecott Copper Mine, located in the eastern foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains, holds the distinction of being the world’s largest man-made excavation — a jaw-dropping piece of industrial history practically in West Jordan’s backyard. Salt Lake Community College maintains a campus here, adding an energetic academic presence to the area. The rental landscape includes spacious apartment communities, townhomes, and garden-style units, giving renters plenty of options whether they want a cozy one-bedroom or room to spread out in a larger floor plan.
Popular Neighborhoods
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Townhomes are a popular option for residents in West Jordan, Utah.
West Jordan Library in West Jordan neighborhood, Utah.
West Jordan City Center Trax Station makes it easy for residents to get around town.
A sign reminds West Jordan residents to look both ways near Trax.
Tokai Sushi in West Jordan has a beautiful mural and great food.
Children enjoy an afternoon with their mom and dog at Veteran’s Memorial Park in West Jordan.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,878
Average: $105,522
Education
23,905
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
66,422
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Jordan has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in West Jordan, UT is $1,199 for a studio, $1,356 for one bedroom, $1,696 for two bedrooms, and $2,103 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Jordan has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,356/month
708 Sq Ft
House
$2,359/month
1,892 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,891/month
960 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,546/month
1,604 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Jordan, UT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
872 Students
Public
Grades K-8
743 Students
Public
Grades K-5
694 Students
Public
Grades K-5
631 Students
Public
Grades K-5
622 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,377 Students
Public
Grades K-8
743 Students
Public
Grades K-8
375 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,454 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,169 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
328 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,841 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,837 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
864 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
315 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Conservation Garden Park
- Wheeler Historic Farm
- Jordan River Parkway
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Dimple Dell Regional Nature Park
Airports
- Salt Lake City International
- Provo Municipal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.