West Jordan Real Estate
If you are looking to buy or sell real estate located in West Jordan, then this page contains useful information which will aid you with your West Jordan Real Estate transaction. West Jordan is covered by the zip codes 84084 and 84088. It is located in the south west part of the Salt Lake Valley, approx 13 miles from Salt Lake City. Please refer to this map to see exactly where West Jordan is located in the valley.
West Jordan History
West Jordan was first settled in 1849, by pioneers spreading out from Salt Lake City into the rest of the valley. Its name comes from its location to the Jordan River and the fact that the pioneers thought it looked like the arid surroundings found in the country Jordan.
The nearby Jordan River, with the aid of irrigation trenches provided a much needed source of water so that crops could be grown. It also provided the power to drive the flour mills, that soon followed.
Just like South Jordan the population has seen from exponential growth, going from less than 2,000 in 1941 to 42,912 in 1990.
West Jordan Neighborhoods
West Jordan is one of the fastest growing communities in the Salt Lake Valley, with numerous new developments currently being constructed. A big attraction for this area is Jordan Landing, which is a large shopping / business development, comprising of over 40 shops, 20 restaurants, and a 24 screen cinema.
West Jordan Things to do
- Gardener Village - A mixture of shopping, history and dinning.
- Jordan Landing - A large shopping complex with lots of restaurants and a cinema.
- Mountain View Golf Course
West Jordan Demographics
The following table provides sample demographics for West Jordan taken from the 2000 Census
| Population | 68,336 |
|---|---|
| Male | 34,309 |
| Female | 34,027 |
| Median Age | 25 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,597 |
| Occupied | 18,897 |
| Owner Occupied | 15,478 |
| Renter Occupied | 3,419 |
| Vacant | 700 |
| Mean Travel Time to Work | 24.6 |
| Violent Crimes (2003) | 157 |
| Property Crimes (2003) | 3,232 |