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West Jordan, UT

Founded 1849Salt Lake CountyElev. 1,333 m
Population
116,277
Median home
$454,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
35
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About West Jordan

West Jordan is a city in Utah with about 116,277 residents. West Jordan was founded in 1849 and sits in Salt Lake County. The median age is 33.1 and the median household income is $103,960. Homes carry a median value of $454,700, and about 78% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.2%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
116,277
Median age
33.1
Median household income
$103,960
Per-capita income
$36,688
Poverty rate
6.2%
High-school grad or higher
91.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
Unemployment
4%
Avg. commute
24.9 min
Work from home
17.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.2%
Hispanic or Latino24.1%
Black1.2%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.5%
Sales & office23.6%
Production, transportation & material moving15.5%
Service13.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$454,700
Median gross rent
$1,650/mo
Owner-occupied
77.5%
Median year built
1995
Households
36,295
Avg. household size
3.19

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

West Jordan has 35 public schools — 19 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading37%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Copper Hills HighHighGrades 10–12
Itineris Early College HighHighGrades 10–12charter
Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers - NorthHighGrades 9–12
Kings Peak HighHighGrades 9–12
Mountain Heights AcademyHighGrades 7–12charter
South Valley SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Southpointe Adult HighHighGrades 9–12
West Jordan HighHighGrades 10–12
Joel P. Jensen MiddleMiddleGrades 7–9
Kelsey Peak Virtual MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Sunset Ridge MiddleMiddleGrades 7–9
West Hills MiddleMiddleGrades 7–9
West Jordan MiddleMiddleGrades 7–9
Antelope Canyon ElementaryElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime17% below national
West Jordan322
Utah236
United States386
↑ 39% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime8% below national
West Jordan1,805
Utah1,664
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around West 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

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

West Jordan was founded in 1849 and sits in Salt Lake County. Elevation ~1,333 m.

Map of West Jordan
West Jordan, UT
Where West Jordan is
Salt LakeWest ValleyWest JordanProvoSt. GeorgeOrem
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gardner MillWest Jordan Ward MeetinghouseUtah-Idaho Sugar Factory
Notable people from West Jordan
Gene FullmerKaysha LoveVeronica JonesJordan LoveridgeDaMarques JohnsonDon FullmerSealver SiligaDelila Richards AbbottHarvey LangiMartin Casaus
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Nearby cities
South Jordan (3 mi)Kearns metro township (3 mi)Taylorsville (5 mi)West Valley (6 mi)Riverton (6 mi)Midvale (6 mi)

Registered sex offenders in West Jordan, UT (10)

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

Jennifer Foster, 48
West Jordan · 84084
AKA Jennifer Lynne Turner, Jennifer Lynne Foster
Ryan Krehl Jones, 42
West Jordan · 84081
AKA Ryan K Jones, Ryan Jones
Jesus Tapia Martinez, 41
West Jordan · 84081
AKA Jesus Martinez, Jesus Martinez-Tapia
Jesus Silva Hernandez, 41
West Jordan · 84081
AKA Jesus Hernandez, Jesus Munoz-Silva
Kevin Edward Jones, 36
West Jordan · 84081
Richard D Brown, 38
West Jordan · 84088
AKA Richard Daniels Brown, Richard Daniel Brown
Elijah Roberts, 29
West Jordan · 84088
AKA William E Roberts, Elijah William Roberts
David Steele Harrison, 40
West Jordan · 84088
AKA David Harrison
David Converse Harris, 77
West Jordan · 84084
AKA Dave Harris, Dave Converse Harris
Michael Tyler Kingsley, 28
West Jordan · 84088
AKA Tyler Kingsley, Michael Kingsley

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

West Jordan — frequently asked

What is the population of West Jordan, Utah?
West Jordan has a population of about 116,277, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Jordan?
The median home value in West Jordan is $454,700, and the median gross rent is $1,650/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Jordan safe? What is the crime rate?
West Jordan Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 322 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West 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 West Jordan?
West Jordan has 35 public schools (19 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Jordan?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near West Jordan. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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