West Jordan
About the area
West Jordan suits buyers seeking more square footage and value than Sandy, South Jordan, or Draper can offer at comparable prices—with an active new-construction pipeline that stretches from the Bangerter Highway corridor to the Oquirrh Mountain foothills. Utah's third-most-populous city holds a wide range of homes: established 1970s and 1980s single-family neighborhoods near the Jordan River, 1990s planned communities in the center city, and active new construction in western communities including Jordan Hills, Sky Ranch, Copper Hills, and Oquirrh Shadow. Gardner Village—anchored by Archibald Gardner's 1850 mill complex, one of the oldest commercial sites in the Salt Lake Valley—provides historic character alongside Jordan Landing, one of the Intermountain West's largest planned retail centers. The city's median of approximately $520,000 to $565,000 represents approximately 15 to 30 percent below comparable inventory in Sandy or South Jordan.
West Jordan
Living in West Jordan
Amenities & Lifestyle
Jordan Landing (~7200 S Bangerter Hwy) is one of the Intermountain West's largest planned mixed-use retail developments, with anchors including Walmart, Target, Smith's, Cabela's, Cinemark theaters, and dozens of national chain restaurants and retailers. Gardner Village (1100 W 7800 S) preserves Archibald Gardner's 1850 mill buildings, now converted to specialty boutique shopping with seasonal markets and harvest events. The Viridian Events Center serves as an event venue, library, and community gathering facility. The Gene Fuller Recreation Center provides recreational programming for residents across the city. Jordan Valley Medical Center anchors hospital-level healthcare within city limits. Mountain View Golf Course, a municipal course managed by Salt Lake County, offers Wasatch and Oquirrh Range views. Jordan River Parkway trail access runs along the eastern city boundary.
Getting Around
Bangerter Highway (SR-154) serves as the city's central north-south expressway. I-215 runs through the northeast; I-15 forms the eastern boundary area. The Mountain View Corridor (SR-85) opened its first phase in December 2012 and is planned as a multi-lane freeway serving western West Jordan; when complete, it will significantly reduce commute times from western neighborhoods. TRAX Mid-Jordan Blue Line serves 6 stations within the city, connecting to Fashion Place West in Murray and Daybreak in South Jordan, with transfers to downtown SLC and airport connections available. Downtown SLC is 25 to 45 minutes depending on origin and traffic. The airport is 20 to 30 minutes. Canyon ski resorts at Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood are 30 to 45 minutes east via I-215.
Value & New Construction on the SR-111/Oquirrh Foothills Corridor
West Jordan's most active residential building zone runs along SR-111 and the lower Oquirrh Mountain foothills. Communities here include Jordan Hills, Sky Ranch, and Oquirrh Shadow—each offering larger lots with Oquirrh and Wasatch Mountain views and product from major Utah and national builders. Entry-level new construction in these communities starts around $421,000, and the city has 275-plus active new-home communities tracked by major aggregators. Builder pricing and community availability change quickly; verify directly with builders or at UtahRealEstate.com.
Schools
West Jordan is primarily served by Jordan School District. West Jordan High School serves eastern and central portions of the city; Copper Hills High School serves western and Oquirrh Mountain neighborhoods. A small northern sliver of West Jordan near Jim Bridger Elementary falls within Granite School District. Confirm current school boundaries at jordandistrict.org before making any property decision.
West Jordan Sub-Areas & Subdivisions
- Jordan Hills / Sky Ranch / Oquirrh Shadow— active new-construction communities on SR-111 corridor, larger lots, mountain views.
- Copper Hills area— western slopes, established newer neighborhoods feeding into Copper Hills High School.
- Jordan Landing area— mixed retail/residential corridor along Bangerter Highway.
- Gardner Village vicinity— established mid-century residential surrounding the historic 1850 mill shopping district.
- Eastern corridor (Redwood Road / Jordan River)— older established neighborhoods, closest to I-15 and TRAX access.
West Jordan
West Jordan Real Estate FAQ
West Jordan's median sale price runs approximately $520,000 to $565,000 in mid-2026, with new construction on the Oquirrh foothills corridor starting around $421,000. That pricing is roughly 15 to 30 percent below comparable inventory in Sandy, South Jordan, or Draper. Entry-level resale inventory exists in the established eastern neighborhoods. Verify current figures against live WFRMLS data before making any decisions.
Yes. The SR-111 corridor and Oquirrh Mountain foothills in western West Jordan are among the most active new-construction zones in Salt Lake County. Communities including Jordan Hills, Sky Ranch, Copper Hills, and Oquirrh Shadow have ongoing buildout by major Utah and national builders. New-construction entry points start around $421,000. Builder pricing and community availability change quickly; verify directly with builders or at UtahRealEstate.com.
Drive time from West Jordan to downtown Salt Lake City is approximately 25 to 45 minutes depending on your starting neighborhood and traffic conditions. Eastern neighborhoods near the Jordan River are closer; the western Oquirrh foothills communities can take longer during peak hours on surface streets. The TRAX Mid-Jordan Blue Line provides rail access to Murray and connections to downtown SLC from 6 stations within the city.
The large majority of West Jordan is served by Jordan School District, with West Jordan High School and Copper Hills High School as the two comprehensive high schools. A small northern sliver of the city near Jim Bridger Elementary falls within Granite School District. School assignments are address-specific; confirm at jordandistrict.org.
West Jordan and South Jordan share the Jordan River corridor and Jordan School District, but differ in character. West Jordan has a larger geographic footprint, more varied housing stock from 1970s ranches to active new construction, and generally lower median pricing. South Jordan includes the master-planned Daybreak community, which has its own HOA, lifestyle programming, and TRAX access. Both cities offer value versus Sandy or Draper.
