West Jordan

West Jordan, Utah Overview

West Jordan scores 56.4/100 overall (B), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Utah — below the state composite of 79.3. Fiscal Health is the city’s relative strength at 75/100, while Livability lags at 28/100.

Income & Employment in West Jordan

West Jordan’s median household income of $105,396 is 20% above the Utah median of $87,804, and its 3.1% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.2%.

Safety in West Jordan

West Jordan’s violent crime rate of 320.2 per 100,000 runs above the Utah average of 228. The property crime rate is 1804.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in West Jordan

West Jordan has a cost of living index of 96.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $454,700. Median monthly rent is $1,650. Renters spend 18.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in West Jordan

The adult obesity rate in West Jordan is 30.3% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8%. Residents report an average of 18.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Utah ranks #5 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in West Jordan

West Jordan has a high school graduation rate of 82.8%. The student-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. Per-pupil spending of $9,503 falls below the national median. The city has 31 public schools serving 22,835 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in West Jordan

The annual average temperature in West Jordan is 48.2°F. Summers average 71.9°F. Winters average 26.8°F. Annual precipitation is 17 inches.

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