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South Jordan, UT

Founded 1859Salt Lake CountyElev. 1,353 m
Population
80,331
Median home
$614,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About South Jordan

South Jordan is a city in Utah with about 80,331 residents. South Jordan was founded in 1859 and sits in Salt Lake County. The median age is 35.8 and the median household income is $126,400. Homes carry a median value of $614,800, and about 84% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81%). Around 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
80,331
Median age
35.8
Median household income
$126,400
Per-capita income
$49,927
Poverty rate
2.9%
High-school grad or higher
97.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
24.4 min
Work from home
20.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81%
Hispanic or Latino9.2%
Black0.3%
Asian4.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.7%
Sales & office24.6%
Service10.4%
Production, transportation & material moving8.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$614,800
Median gross rent
$1,806/mo
Owner-occupied
84.1%
Median year built
2007
Households
25,801
Avg. household size
3.11

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

South Jordan has 21 public schools — 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading34%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

American Academy of InnovationHighGrades 6–12charter
Bingham HighHighGrades 10–12
Paradigm High SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
Valley High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Elk Ridge MiddleMiddleGrades 7–9
Mountain Creek Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–9
South Jordan MiddleMiddleGrades 7–9
Aspen ElementaryElementary
Daybreak SchoolElementary
Eastlake SchoolElementary
Elk Meadows SchoolElementary
Golden Fields SchoolElementary
Hawthorn Academy South JordanElementarycharter
Jordan Ridge SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime77% below national
South Jordan88
Utah236
United States386
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime42% below national
South Jordan1,124
Utah1,664
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, South Jordan Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around South Jordan.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Salt Lake County
AvalancheVery High
Winter weatherVery High
EarthquakeRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

South Jordan is in Salt Lake County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

South Jordan was founded in 1859 and sits in Salt Lake County. Elevation ~1,353 m.

Population trend
83K48K80,33120102024
Map of South Jordan
South Jordan, UT
Where South Jordan is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Garside-McMullin HouseHolt, Samuel and Geneva, FarmsteadMabey, Albert and Celestine, HouseDoggy Door Tie Cutter Cabin
Notable people from South Jordan
Branden CarlsonYoeli ChildsDax MilneHyrum G. SmithBrady LailFrancis Bernard
People searches in South Jordan
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Nearby cities
West Jordan (3 mi)Riverton (3 mi)Herriman (5 mi)Midvale (6 mi)Sandy (7 mi)Taylorsville (7 mi)

Registered sex offenders in South Jordan, UT (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for South Jordan, Utah.

Matthew Paul Allen, 47
South Jordan · 84009
AKA Mathew Paul Allen, Mathew Allen
Steven Henry Martinez, 23
South Jordan · 84009
AKA Steven Baylor John Martinez, Steven Henry John Baylor Martinez
Richard James Hill, 56
South Jordan · 84095
AKA Jim Hill, Jimbo Hill
John David Johnson, 56
South Jordan · 84095
AKA John D Johnson
John David Johnson, 56
South Jordan · 84095

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

South Jordan — frequently asked

What is the population of South Jordan, Utah?
South Jordan has a population of about 80,331, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in South Jordan?
The median home value in South Jordan is $614,800, and the median gross rent is $1,806/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is South Jordan safe? What is the crime rate?
South Jordan Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 88 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does South Jordan face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Salt Lake County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, winter weather, earthquake.
How many schools are in South Jordan?
South Jordan has 21 public schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in South Jordan?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near South Jordan. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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