Salt Lake County · Salt Lake City · population 86,156
Where South Jordan stands
Population growing 2.7% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 30.2 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in South Jordan for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →South Jordan has held up across the cycle: home values at $668,249 with +4.3% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
South Jordan's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About South Jordan
South Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, with an estimated population of 86,156. It anchors the Salt Lake City metro area. The population has grown 2.7% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in South Jordan is $668,249 as of 2026-04, up 1.4% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.3% annual growth (-3.2% from the 5-year peak). Rents in South Jordan average $1,846 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+0.2%). The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About South Jordan (Wikipedia)
South Jordan is a city in south central Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, 18 miles (29 km) south of Salt Lake City. Part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, the city lies in the Salt Lake Valley along the banks of the Jordan River between the 10,000-foot (3,000 m) Oquirrh Mountains and the 11,000-foot (3,400 m) Wasatch Mountains. The city has 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of the Jordan River Parkway that contains fishing ponds, trails, parks, and natural habitats. The Salt Lake County fair grounds and equestrian park, 67-acre (27 ha) Oquirrh Lake, and 37 public parks are located inside the city. As of 2025, there were 88,910 people in South Jordan.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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- Man arrested for kidnapping, assault after finding messages on girlfriend’s phone in South JordanABC4 Utah · 11h ago
- Here’s where Trader Joe’s will open its first West Jordan storeThe Salt Lake Tribune · 19h ago
- Jeremy Lee Parkin Obituary (2026) – South Jordan, UT – Premier Funeral Services – Salt Lake CityLegacy · 2d ago
- South Jordan, UT Solar Panel Cost: Is Solar Worth It In 2026?EnergySage · 1w ago
- Trader Joe’s is planning stores in two more Salt Lake County cities, company confirmsFOX 13 News Utah · 1w ago
- 9943 S 3200 W, South Jordan, UT 84095Realtor.com · 1w ago
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