The Town FilesWest Jordan, Utah
City in Salt Lake County · population 116,961 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $492,500
- Household income
- $108,153
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 33.3
West Jordan is a city of 116,961 people in Salt Lake County, Utah. The median home is worth $492,500, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better transit than 87% of Utah towns, more walkable than 86% of Utah towns, more vibrant than 86% of Utah towns.
How West Jordan ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Jordan is worth $492,500, above the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $108,153, which is more affordable than 59% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,757 a month. 77.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Jordan | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $492,500 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,757 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $108,153 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.2% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in West Jordan
| People | West Jordan | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in West Jordan
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 22.8°F. About 24.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 60.4 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Jordan since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 9, 1965 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 8, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 25, 2026.
Severe weather in Salt Lake County since 1996
Salt Lake County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2021 | Fire | FM-5408: Parleys Canyon Fire |
| January 12, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4578: Straight-Line Winds |
| July 9, 2020 | Earthquake | DR-4548: Earthquake And Aftershocks |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County had 796,203 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,495 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in West Jordan itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in West Jordan
30 public schools with 21,502 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | 10-12 | 2,959 | 25.1 |
| West Jordan High | 10-12 | 1,870 | 22.5 |
| Sunset Ridge Middle | 7-9 | 1,379 | 25.1 |
| West Hills Middle | 7-9 | 1,187 | 22.4 |
| West Jordan Middle | 7-9 | 1,011 | 19.8 |
| Fox Hollow School | K-6 | 888 | 21.7 |
| Hawthorn Academy West Jordan (charter) | K-9 | 801 | 18.6 |
| Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan (charter) | K-9 | 778 | 19.9 |
| Joel P. Jensen Middle | 7-9 | 773 | 19.8 |
| Hayden Peak School | K-6 | 717 | 23.9 |
| Oakcrest School | K-6 | 690 | 21.6 |
| Falcon Ridge School | K-6 | 682 | 23.5 |
Towns near West Jordan
- South Jordan, UT3.3 mi · 77,487 people · home $650,500
- Kearns, UT3.4 mi · 36,723 people · home $373,700
- Taylorsville, UT4.6 mi · 60,448 people · home $433,800
- Midvale, UT5.7 mi · 36,028 people · home $436,600
- West Valley City, UT6.0 mi · 140,230 people · home $419,100
- Riverton, UT6.2 mi · 45,285 people · home $592,700
- Murray, UT6.9 mi · 50,637 people · home $507,500
- White City, UT7.6 mi · 5,522 people · home $466,600
West Jordan questions
Is West Jordan, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Jordan scores better for retirees than 6% of Utah towns and quieter than 9%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.3).
How much does a house cost in West Jordan?
The median owner-occupied home in West Jordan is valued at $492,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,153, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,757 a month.
What is the weather like in West Jordan?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.3 inches of precipitation a year and 60.4 inches of snow.
Does West Jordan get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Jordan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 9, 1965. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)