A mix of river and mountainside living in West Jordan
Located at an elevation of nearly 4,500 feet, the city of West Jordan sits between the Oquirrh Mountains and the Jordan River. In the mid-1800s, Church of Latter-Day Saints settlers came to the area and named it after the nearby waterway. It was a well-known mill town that developed into a lively community with shopping destinations and 21st-century housing developments with relatively low prices. With a population of 115,000, it’s the third most populated city in Utah, 13 miles south of Salt Lake City. “West Jordan gives buyers more home for their money,” says Realtor Steve Gilbert at eXp Realty, who has more than 15 years of experience. “It’s probably the number one area for people with a budget.”
Along with housing, the growing area is adding new schools, businesses and restaurants. Two multi-tenant buildings are under construction on Redwood Road, with leases for a new Chipotle, Wing Stop, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Mo’ Bettah’s, a local Hawaiian chain. Its location between mountains and the river makes it a popular spot for people who love the outdoors. West Jordan is part of Salt Lake County, where the largest employers are the University of Utah, Intermountain Healthcare and the state government. “It’s centrally located and easy to get to since it is right next to the interstate,” says Michael Wolters, a Realtor with Keller Williams Salt Lake City, who’s been selling homes for over two decades. “You can get to the airport in 20 minutes or a ski resort in 30.”
Neighborhood and Wasatch Front Mountains in West Jordan neighborhood, Utah.
UpperWest has modern apartment homes with all the amenities in West Jordan.
West Jordan has beautiful views of snow capped mountains.
Momentum is a new and modern development of apartment homes in West Jordan.
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Late 1900s ranch-style homes with carports
The median home price is $522,000 in West Jordan, slightly higher than the national average price of $412,300. Townhouses have a median price of $450,000. New construction is common in West Jordan, but the city also has several late 20th-century ranch-style homes with covered carports and vinyl exteriors. Brick-built ranch-style homes and newly constructed two-story homes with garages and stone detailing are also available. Styles vary across the city, but most homes have little space between them, and thin sidewalks lead people from block to block.
Home in West Jordan neighborhood, Utah.
One-story homes are popular in West Jordan.
Split-level homes from the late 20th century are common in West Jordan.
West Jordan has 21st Century developments with new ranch style homes.
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Endless entertainment at Jordan Landing
Spanning 500 acres, Jordan Landing is one of the largest outdoor malls in the Intermountain West. It is home to 140 stores, ranging from big-box retailers like Target and Sam’s Club to smaller chains like Torrid. Along with shopping, people can enjoy their time at Wiseguys Comedy Club, Cinemark Movie Theatre or the Rush Funplex, an indoor amusement park. Within Jordan Landing, shoppers can stop by Lucky’s Iron Door Roadhouse for a burger or head to SpudsToddos for loaded baked potatoes with toppings like beans and cheese.
Gilbert says retail additions like this have helped West Jordan’s development expand beyond housing. “When Jordan Landing was brought here, a lot more growth followed,” he says. Dunford Bakery is a local spot that’s been serving pastries since 1931, with doughnut toppings like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Archibald’s Restaurant is a restored, late 1800s flour mill where people go for American dishes like pot roast. It was named after Archibald Gardner, a notable LDS settler who built many historic 1800s mills in the city, which later converted into Gardner Village, a local shopping area with specialty shops, restaurants and an escape room.
Locals can catch a movie at Cinemark in West Jordan.
Jordan Landing Shopping Center in West Jordan has lots of retail and dining options.
Tokai Sushi in West Jordan has a beautiful mural and great food.
Lucky’s Iron Door Roadhouse in Jordan Oaks was voted the best burger in Utah.
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Six-decade-long community events in the city
The Western Stampede has been a West Jordan event for more than 65 years, attracting thousands of spectators. It begins with a rodeo on July 1 and ends with fireworks on Independence Day, with a carnival, vendor fair and grand parade in between. West Jordan Historical Museum, which sits in Centennial Park, hosts an annual pumpkin walk in October where people dress in costume and enjoy decorations. This has been a tradition for 15 years. People also visit the museum to see city artifacts and learn about the area’s development.
A young man enjoys the skatepark at West Jordan Wheels Park near Cobble Creek.
Oquirrh Highlands Park in Oquirrh is a great place to walk dogs.
Kids play soccer at Bingham Creek Regional Park in Daybreak.
Welcome to Bicentennial Park, a family-friendly park in the West Jordan neighborhood.
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Westland Elementary School or American Heritage of South Jordan
Jordan School District serves children and earns a B from Niche. Westland Elementary School, rated B-plus by Niche, is one of many elementary schools nearby. Students at the C-rated West Jordan Middle can stay after school for chess, Dungeons and Dragons/Magic the Gathering or eSports clubs, among other activities. For teenagers, the C-plus-rated West Jordan High offers athletic programs for more than a dozen sports, including wrestling, cheerleading and lacrosse. American Heritage of South Jordan is the nearest K-12, Christian-based private school, 4 miles away. The school earns an A-minus from Niche and has a 100% graduation rate. Salt Lake Community College is a post-grad option 5 miles north.
Plenty of Latter-Day Saints churches are scattered throughout West Jordan. Many residents drive 6 miles south to the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple, which welcomes thousands of LDS worshippers weekly. Other places of worship in the city include St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and St. George Russian Orthodox Church.
Local kids may attend West Jordan Elementary School in West Jordan.
Westland Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of
West Jordan.
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Flags fly in front of Sunset Ridge Middle School.
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Walk from Veterans Memorial Park to West Jordan Library
Veterans Memorial Park sits in the heart of West Jordan and welcomes visitors with stone veteran memorials and a huge Wild West-themed playground with differently shaped slides and bridges. The West Jordan Library and the West Jordan Western Stampede, an arena for events like the annual rodeo and demolition derby, sit next to the park. At the Conservation Garden Park, two blocks from Veterans Memorial Park, visitors are welcomed by stone-paved trails surrounded by lush greenery and bright blue sage flowers. Small neighborhood pocket parks include Eagle Park and Cougar Park, which have playgrounds and multi-use grass fields. Both green spaces are located near the South Valley Regional Airport in the northern corner of West Jordan. The West Jordan Off-Leash Dog Park has three designated fields: one for small dogs and two for larger dogs.
Golfers can bask in the views of the Wasatch Mountains while playing a round at the private, 18-hole Mountain View Golf Course. River Oaks Golf Course is a public course on Riverside Drive, where golfers can greet ducks by the pond. Nearby Cottonwood Canyon has plenty of trails for hiking, biking, ATV riding and camping. In the winter, people visit nearby skiing spots like Solitude Mountain Resort, 22 miles away, and Brighton Resort, 29 miles away.
Veteran's Memorial Park basketball courts in West Jordan are great for a pickup game.
Welcome to Veterans Memorial Park in West Jordan.
A woman leaves West Jordan Library in West Jordan.
Veterans Memorial Park honors veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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Light rail and highway routes to Salt Lake City
Utah State Route 154 is the main highway through West Jordan, while the Veterans Memorial Highway runs next to it. Both thoroughfares link people to downtown Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake City International Airport, which sits 15 miles north of West Jordan and offers non-stop flights to worldwide destinations. South Valley Regional Airport sits in the northern corner of West Jordan, offering law enforcement and business-related flights. The Utah Transportation Authority’s Red Bus Line can take residents 14 miles into downtown Salt Lake City, while the Blue Line can take commuters 9 miles south and the Green Line goes to the airport.
The public rail system Frontrunner goes 50 miles north to Ogden and 35 miles south to Provo. The CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital—Jordan Valley has nearly 200 beds, and people also visit the highly-ranked University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City for their health care needs. CrimeGrade gives West Jordan an A rating, which means it’s safer than 86% of other U.S. cities. Between 2022 and 2023, property crime declined while violent crime slightly increased in West Jordan.
Trax provides a quick, convenient and modern way to move around the city in West Jordan.
A sign reminds West Jordan residents to look both ways near Trax.
West Jordan City Center Trax Station makes it easy for residents to get around town.
West Jordan residents enjoy living in a well planned community with comfortable homes.
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What’s the weather like in West Jordan?
West Jordan’s high elevation and topography mean it has an arid climate and receives less than 10 inches of rain annually. Wildfire season happens between July and November each year; residents must notify their local fire department if they plan on hosting campfires or bonfires, but most people will also need a burn permit, according to the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.
Walking path in West Jordan neighborhood, Utah.
Street in West Jordan neighborhood, Utah.
Sidewalk in West Jordan neighborhood, Utah.
Stone Creek Park in West Jordan neighborhood, Utah.
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