West Jordan, UT

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West Jordan, Utah

Introduction to West Jordan, Utah

West Jordan is located in Salt Lake Valley, bordered by mountains that reach a height of over 11,000 feet. The city is recognized as a suburb of Salt Lake City. The municipality takes its name from the close by Jordan River. Bingham Canyon Mine, one of the biggest man-made excavations in the entire world is nearby. The Jordan Landing development is one of the largest shopping locations in the state. The city includes a significant industrial base.

History

In 1847 Mormon settlers along with their leader Brigham Young arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. The Mormons noticed the similarities of the western desert and the biblical lands and considered the region to be their Holy Land. They named the nearby river after the River Jordan, located in Palestine. The city was established in approximately 1849. The saw mill industry began in 1850. During the early stages, the city's economy was based on agriculture, mills as well as mining. Jordan was home to one of the first leather tanneries located west of the Mississippi River and to some of the earliest air flights emanating in the west. It was also a major center for sugar beet prodcution. The city has experienced rapid growth since the 1970's.

Attractions

One of the major attractions is the historic Gardner Village. It features a large number of specialty shops located in historic homes, historic mills, a duck pond, an old wooden water wheel, a train station which has been converted into a candy shop, a petting zoo and a day spa. It's popular with residents and tourists. The area features other notable attractions including:

Gardner Museum is a notable venue and features historic buildings.
Nearby Salt Lake City includes the historic Temple Square.
Kennecott's Bingham Copper Mine is close by.
Rock Meeting House.
Historic Sugar Factory.

Activities

Skiing, featuring the well known soft Utah powder attract skiers from all over the world to the nearby Brighton, Alta, Solitude and Snowbird ski resorts. The close by Great Salt Lake is a popular tourist destination. Antelope Island State Park offers excellent opportunities to view wildlife. Recreational activities, including fishing are available at Utah Lake State Park.

Transportation

The Utah Transit Authority provides bus services.

High Points

West Jordan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of West Jordan, UT

Comparing West Jordan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

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Category	Value
Nearest Large City	352 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada
County	Salt Lake
Metro Area	Salt Lake City - Ogden
Standard Zip Codes	84084, 84088
Phone Area Codes	801
Time Zone	Mountain (-7 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	40.61
Longitude	-111.937

Station	COTTONWOOD WEIR
Distance	8.2 miles
Jan Temp	22 to 39 F
Apr Temp	41 to 62 F
Jul Temp	66 to 91 F
Oct Temp	44 to 65 F
Annual Precip	26.1 inches

Station	DRAPER POINT OF THE MTN
Distance	9 miles
Jan Temp	22 to 41 F
Apr Temp	38 to 65 F
Jul Temp	61 to 95 F
Oct Temp	40 to 69 F
Annual Precip	15.7 inches

Station	SALT LAKE CITY INTL AP
Distance	12.1 miles
Jan Temp	21 to 37 F
Apr Temp	39 to 61 F
Jul Temp	63 to 91 F
Oct Temp	41 to 64 F
Annual Precip	16.5 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	68,336	100%
Male	34,309	50.2%
Female	34,027	49.8%
Under 18	25,835	37.8%
18+	42,501	62.2%
65+	2,164	3.2%
Median Age	25
Average Family Size	3.87
White	60,653	88.8%
African-American	434	0.6%
Asian	1,393	2%
American Indian & Alaskan	385	0.6%
Other	3,250	4.8%
Mixed Race	1,577	2.3%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	6,882	10.1%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	91,444
Growth	23,108
Growth %	33.8%

Ancestry	Percent
English	25.9%
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	19.5%
German	10.2%
US/American	8.6%
Danish	5%
Irish	4.2%
Scottish	3.3%
Swedish	3.3%
Italian	3.2%
European	2.6%
Norwegian	1.9%
Dutch	1.8%
French (except Basque)	1.5%
British	1.1%
Scandinavian	1.1%
Welsh	1%
Swiss	0.8%
Scotch-Irish	0.8%
Greek	0.7%
Polish	0.6%
Canadian	0.3%
French Canadian	0.3%
Portuguese	0.3%
Yugoslavian	0.2%
Czech	0.2%
Russian	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
West Jordan	68,336	$57,818
Midvale	27,029	$43,322
Murray	34,024	$51,482
Sandy	88,418	$70,801
South Jordan	29,437	$76,809
Taylorsville	57,439	$51,553
West Valley City	108,896	$48,593

(As of 2005)
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