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Jul 8, 2022

Tour of South Jordan, Utah

Today we're taking you on a Virtual Tour of South Jordan, Utah, one of Salt Lake City's best suburbs!


With solid schools, beautiful outdoor spaces, more suburban amenities than you can imagine, and located only 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, we can see why it's growing very fast! If you're looking for a suburb with modest barrier of entry home prices, this Virtual Tour of South Jordan Utah is worth sticking around for!


Let's dive into it!



South Jordan Vibes


Home to around 82,000 residents, South Jordan is the 9th largest city in Utah and is located about 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and about 25 minutes to the airport. It is bordered to the north by the city of West Jordan, to the east by the city of Sandy, to the southeast by the city of Draper, to the south by the cities of Riverton and Herriman, and to the west by Salt Lake County and the township of Copperton.


Population is growing significantly in South Jordan. Since the 2010 census, the city has grown approximately 63%. With solid schools, tons of suburban amenities, and quiet, well-maintained neighborhoods, we can see why folks are moving here. South Jordan is rated the 19th Best Suburb for Young Professionals and 19th Best Suburb to Raise a Family in Utah*.


Speaking of schools, South Jordan is served by the Jordan School District, which is rated a B*. There are two high schools primarily serving the city. The first being Bingham High School, rated a B+* and serves the majority of South Jordan. The other being Herriman High School, rated a B+* as well, and primarily serves the 'Daybreak' community in the southwestern portion of the city. There are three middle schools - South Jordan, Elk Ridge, and Copper Mountain, rated B+, B, and B-* respectively. Lastly, there are about 7 elementary schools serving the city ranging from an A- to a B- rating*.


Home Price Statistics


Most of South Jordan residents own their home, with an 81% to 19% homeowner vs renter ratio. South Jordan has a very nice blend of high-end homes as well as more affordable homes. It is not completely homogenous, and there is a variety of housing stock with a lot of new construction coming in as well as established homes.


The median home price in South Jordan comes in around $600k, not far above the Salt Lake City metro median of around $560k. If you're looking for a single-family home in South Jordan, currently on the market homes range from around $412k on the low end and upwards of around $2.8m on the high end. If you're interested in a condo or townhome, prices currently on the market range from around $215k and upwards of $1.35m.



Pros + Cons


Pros

  • All the suburban amenities you need

  • Solid schools

  • Nice homes and quiet, peaceful neighborhoods

  • Convenience to downtown and the SLC airport (only 20-25 minutes)

  • Relatively affordable for how nice it is

  • A lot of NEW - infrastructure, homes, commercial stuff - all new

Cons

  • Growing VERY fast - 63% population increase since 2010

  • Commercial spaces have not totally caught up with the amount of residential land covered

  • Although the schools are good, they will continue to get better with the demand of growth

  • A lot of construction happening

  • Cons associated with suburbs - not walkable, cookie cutter neighborhoods, cookie cutter amenities, you're driving to the city for most cultural happenings


For Fans Of


Basically if you like this area, you might want to check out these other areas 👇

  • West Jordan

  • Sandy

  • Lehi

  • Draper

  • Bountiful

  • North Salt Lake


To Sum Up South Jordan in Three Points

  • Growing fast

  • Relatively affordable

  • Good schools


As We Depart


Every day I help people who are moving or relocating to the Salt Lake City area, find the home of their dreams in one of the best metropolitan areas in the country! If you're looking for a full-service Real Estate company that specializes in these cross-country moves, or just across the city, look no further.


Welcome to Salt Lake City, UT - Make Yourself at Home!


Jesse Lynch - The New Face of Real Estate




*According to niche.com

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