Moving to or from West Jordan?
A rapidly grown southwest Salt Lake Valley suburb now the fourth-largest city in Utah — family-oriented with newer housing, the Jordan Landing shopping district, and direct TRAX Red Line service to downtown Salt Lake City.
- 115,000 City population
- 1,250,000 Metro area
- 1849 Founded
- Salt Lake Valley / Southwest Region
Why people move to West Jordan.
- Being Utah's fourth-largest city by population (after Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo)
- Jordan Landing — one of Utah's largest retail centers
- TRAX Red Line service connecting to downtown Salt Lake City
- Gardner Village — a historic shopping and event center built around an 1800s flour mill
- Large family-oriented communities with strong LDS Church presence
- Direct access to Little Cottonwood Canyon skiing (25 minutes east)
West Jordan was a rural agricultural area until the 1960s and has grown from about 4,000 residents in 1970 to 115,000 today — a 25x increase in about 50 years. The city's name comes from its location west of the Jordan River (named by Mormon settlers who saw a parallel to the Holy Land's Jordan River flowing between the Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea — Utah Lake fed the Jordan River into the Great Salt Lake).
Where people live in West Jordan.
A quick guide to West Jordan's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Central West Jordan
Established neighborhoods with mix of older and newer homes
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The Ranches
Upscale newer master-planned community with amenities
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Jordan Landing area
Mixed residential near the major retail and entertainment district
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Oquirrh Shadows
Newer subdivisions with mountain views and family-oriented layouts
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Ridge at South Hills
Upscale hillside neighborhood
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South Jordan / Herriman
Adjacent cities with newer construction and top-rated schools
Where people spend their time in West Jordan.
- Gardner Village Central West Jordan
- Jordan Landing Central West Jordan
- West Jordan Veterans Memorial Park Central West Jordan
- Conservation Garden Park North West Jordan
- Maverik Center (nearby West Valley City) West Valley City
- Mountain View Corridor Throughout West Jordan
Planning a West Jordan move.
- West Jordan sits at 4,300 feet elevation; altitude adjustment is real but moderate
- Winter inversions affect Salt Lake Valley air quality December-February
- TRAX Red Line light rail provides direct downtown SLC access; station proximity affects property values
- Rapid growth has strained some infrastructure; expect ongoing road construction and utility upgrades
Moving in West Jordan: FAQ.
Is West Jordan a good Salt Lake City suburb?
For families seeking affordable newer construction with TRAX access, yes. West Jordan median home prices run below the SLC metro average, school districts are solid (Jordan School District and Canyons School District serve different areas), and TRAX Red Line connects directly to downtown SLC. The trade-off is less neighborhood character than older established suburbs and continued infrastructure growing pains.
How does West Jordan compare to West Valley City?
Similar size (West Jordan 115K; West Valley City 140K) but different character. West Valley City is older, more ethnically diverse, and has more established housing stock. West Jordan is newer with more suburban family orientation and more recent master-planned developments. School districts, property taxes, and housing prices all differ; research specific neighborhoods.
What's the drive to downtown SLC?
About 15-20 miles / 25-40 minutes depending on traffic via I-215 or I-15. TRAX Red Line provides rail alternative. Many West Jordan residents work in the southwest SLC valley (West Valley City, Sandy, Draper) rather than downtown SLC, reducing the commute. Jordan Landing itself is a major commercial center with employment.
Is West Jordan a good value compared to Herriman or Draper?
Depends on priorities. West Jordan typically offers more housing for the dollar with older stock; Draper and Herriman have newer construction but command premium pricing. School districts differ: Herriman and Draper are in Jordan School District or Canyons, both generally top-rated. Many young families pick based on specific schools and new-construction preferences.
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