South Jordan is a larger medium-sized city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 83,513 people and 12 associated neighborhoods, South Jordan is the tenth largest community in Utah. South Jordan has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in South Jordan, where the median household income is $119,822.00.
South Jordan home prices are not only among the most expensive in Utah, but South Jordan real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that South Jordan has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in South Jordan telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.17% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
South Jordan is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, South Jordan’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of South Jordan ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in South Jordan, 46.15% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in South Jordan in 2022 was $47,443, which is wealthy relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $189,772 for a family of four.
South Jordan is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call South Jordan home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of South Jordan residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in South Jordan include English, German, European, Irish, and Danish.
The most common language spoken in South Jordan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.