West Jordan, UT

West Jordan UT scores 66/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 18% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 82 (100 = avg); violent crime index 82; property crime index 81. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in West Jordan. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in West Jordan is about $1,757/month (on the high side). At $1,757/month for a typical unit, you need about $63,252+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $492,500.

Median household income is $108,153, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($108,153) clears the $63,252 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for West Jordan and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in West Jordan: (1) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $108,153 helps carry housing costs) (2) Households earning $63,252+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,757/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in West Jordan who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 66/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,757/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (West Jordan does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $63,252 household income for $1,757/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

West Jordan holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 66/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,757/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.