Area Guide
West Jordan, Utah
A thriving Salt Lake City suburb with excellent schools, quick access to downtown, and the outdoor recreation of the Wasatch Mountains right in your backyard.
~15 min
To Downtown SLC
24 min
Average Commute
~116K
City Population
$108K
Median Household Income
Getting Around
How walkable is the neighborhood?
West Jordan is a car-dependent suburb, which is typical for the Salt Lake City metro area. Along major corridors like Redwood Road, the Walk Score reaches around 73 (Somewhat Walkable), with everyday shops and restaurants within reach on foot. Residential side streets like Charlesworth Circle are quieter and more car-oriented.
The TRAX Blue Line light rail connects the West Jordan City Center Station to downtown Salt Lake City in about 30 minutes, and bus service runs along major routes. Most errands are best handled by car, but the area's grid of wide roads makes navigation straightforward.
Driving to Downtown SLC
15-17 minutes via I-15 (13 miles)
TRAX Blue Line
30 minutes from West Jordan City Center to downtown
Salt Lake City International Airport
About 14.5 miles north
Jordan School District
69 schools serving the area with a range of academic programs
Growing Community
Median home value around $482,500 with steady demand
Mountain Access
Quick drive to Wasatch Mountain ski resorts and trailheads
Local Amenities
Median age of 32.8, with parks and recreation throughout
Education
Area Schools
The 84088 zip code is served by the Jordan School District, one of Utah's largest and most established districts.
Elementary
Westvale School
Grades K-6
Jordan School District
Elementary
Jordan Hills School
Grades K-6
Award-winning
Middle School
West Jordan Middle School
Grades 7-9
Jordan School District
High School
Hillcrest High School
Grades 10-12
Nearby
School assignments are subject to change. Verify current boundaries with the Jordan School District.
Local Favorites
Nearby Dining & Coffee
The 7800 South corridor in West Jordan offers a growing selection of restaurants, coffee shops, and local businesses.
High Point Coffee
1735 W 7800 S
Coffee
Archibald's Restaurant
1100 W 7800 S
Dining
One Noodle Bar
1793 W 7800 S
Dining
New Thai Cafe
2653 W 7800 S
Dining
Beans & Brews Coffee House
9002 S Redwood Rd
Coffee
Canyons Coffee
3078 W 7800 S
Coffee
Gardner Village
1100 W 7800 S
Shopping & Dining
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
7794 S Gardner Stop Wy
Coffee
Tacos Lopez
1594 W 7800 S
Dining
SV Cafe
1617 9000 S
Cafe
Outdoors
Parks & Recreation
West Jordan offers a range of parks and recreation facilities. The West Jordan Recreation Center provides fitness and aquatics, while neighborhood parks throughout the city offer playgrounds, sports fields, and walking paths.
West Jordan Park
Community park with playgrounds, sports fields, and open green space
Veterans Memorial Park
Memorial space and community gathering area
Wasatch Mountains
Skiing, hiking, and biking in the nearby Wasatch Range
Experience the Neighborhood
The best way to get a feel for West Jordan is to drive through it. Let us show you around.