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West Jordan, Utah

city · Salt Lake County

At a glance

116,692
Population
$492,500
Median home value (all homes)
62% above U.S. median
$561,312
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,757/mo
Median rent
30% above U.S. median
$108,153
Median household income
38% above U.S. median
24.1 min
Average commute
96.1%
Homes with broadband
79.03%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing80% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities15% below
Taxes1% below
Insurance31% below
Commute cost11% below
For business: Utah is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates91.6%
College graduates29.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of West Jordan
The Economic Development Office works to proactively market and create opportunities for community prosperity for current and future residents, businesses, and visitors. It is responsible for new business attraction, retention, development, promotion, and expansion, as well as coordinating Redevelopment Agency programs, providing economic and demographic information, administering economic development incentive programs, and liaising with ChamberWest, the city’s official Chamber of Commerce.
state Economic Development Corporation of Utah
EDCUtah is Utah’s statewide economic development organization that assists companies with relocating or expanding operations, provides economic research and site selector marketing, and connects investors and local partners to support business growth in Utah.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is Utah’s lead economic driver, guiding Utah’s economic ascent and supporting retention and recruitment of high-paying jobs. It coordinates statewide economic development with partners and deploys state resources, including incentives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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