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West Jordan Neighborhood & Community Guide

Compare median home prices, commute times, school boundaries, and lifestyle vibes across West Jordan’s distinct residential pockets.

Urban suburban, walkable retail, active convenience

Jordan Landing & Plaza District

High-energy commercial heart with walkable shopping, dining, and modern townhomes.

Median Single Family
$485,000
Typical Range: $375,000 – $640,000
Commute to Downtown SLC
22 mins (Car) / 35 mins (TRAX)
Commute to Silicon Slopes
20 mins
High School Feeder
West Jordan High feeder / Columbia Elementary
Walkability Score
82/100 (Highest in West Jordan)

Centering around the massive 500-acre Jordan Landing retail and lifestyle center, this neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for dining, cinema, shopping, and medical services. Housing blends low-maintenance modern townhomes, contemporary duplexes, and mid-century single-family infill. Ideal for young professionals, healthcare workers, and downsizers who want everything within a two-minute drive or stroll.

Key Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Immediate walking access to over 70 shops, Cinemark theatres, and dining
  • Quick access to Bangerter Highway via 7000 South and 7800 South
  • Mix of attached townhomes and quiet residential side streets
  • Proximity to Jordan Valley Medical Center

Who Fits Best:

First-time buyers, healthcare professionals, downsizers seeking low-maintenance living

Historic, scenic, tranquil, artisan

Gardner Village & Jordan River East

Historic charm along the riverbanks with shaded trails and unique artisan culture.

Median Single Family
$535,000
Typical Range: $440,000 – $750,000
Commute to Downtown SLC
18 mins (Car) / 28 mins (TRAX Historic Gardner Station)
Commute to Silicon Slopes
25 mins
High School Feeder
West Jordan High feeder / Riverside Elementary
Walkability Score
68/100

Nestled directly against the meandering Jordan River Parkway, the Gardner Village district is rich in pioneer history. Centered around Archibald Gardner's 1877 flour mill, the surrounding residential pockets enjoy mature tree canopies, larger established lots, and immediate direct access to the Historic Gardner TRAX Station. It is arguably the most picturesque eastern gateway to West Jordan.

Key Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Direct boarding at UTA TRAX Red Line (Historic Gardner Station)
  • Continuous direct access to the 45-mile paved Jordan River Parkway Trail
  • Home to Archibald's Restaurant, artisan boutiques, and the famous WitchFest
  • Spacious lots with established landscaping and mountain views

Who Fits Best:

Downtown Salt Lake City commuters, outdoor trail runners/cyclists, history lovers

Elevated, family-friendly, scenic, master-planned

Oquirrh Highlands & Copper Hills

Foothill living with panoramic Wasatch Valley views and modern master-planned neighborhoods.

Median Single Family
$625,000
Typical Range: $510,000 – $890,000
Commute to Downtown SLC
28 mins
Commute to Silicon Slopes
18 mins (via Mountain View Corridor)
High School Feeder
Copper Hills High feeder / West Hills Middle / Sunset Ridge
Walkability Score
42/100

Rising along the western slope of the valley toward the Oquirrh Mountains, this elevated master-planned district features larger square-footage homes built primarily between 2000 and 2024. Residents enjoy crisp foothill breezes, dramatic sunrise panoramas over the entire Salt Lake Valley, and immediate proximity to Copper Hills High School and Mountain View Corridor.

Key Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Spectacular uninhibited panoramic views of the entire Wasatch mountain range
  • Fast southern transit directly into northern Utah County (Lehi/Silicon Slopes)
  • Top-tier modern neighborhood parks and active community sports leagues
  • Larger floorplans with finished daylight basements and 3-car garages

Who Fits Best:

Move-up families, Silicon Slopes tech workers, lovers of mountain sunsets

Active outdoors, youth sports, fresh subdivisions, open space

Bingham Creek Regional District

Surrounding the valley's premier 160-acre park with state-of-the-art sports and trails.

Median Single Family
$580,000
Typical Range: $475,000 – $780,000
Commute to Downtown SLC
25 mins
Commute to Silicon Slopes
22 mins
High School Feeder
West Jordan High / Copper Hills / Falcon Ridge Elementary
Walkability Score
55/100

Anchored by Salt Lake County's newest flagship destination—Bingham Creek Regional Park—this central-western corridor has become a magnet for active families. Subdivisions here feature wide sidewalks, modern craftsman designs, and pocket parks that connect directly to the miles of multi-use bike and equestrian trails leading into the park.

Key Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Front-door access to Bingham Creek Regional Park (160 acres of play & trails)
  • Brand-new multi-sport complexes, modern playgrounds, and mountain bike skills course
  • Balanced geographic position between Bangerter Highway and Mountain View Corridor
  • Quiet interior neighborhoods buffered from major arterials

Who Fits Best:

Sports families, trail runners, mountain bikers, growing households

Rural-suburban, estate acreage, tranquil, timeless

Bateman Farms & West Jordan South

Pastoral legacy with half-acre lots, horse zoning, and peaceful open horizons.

Median Single Family
$710,000
Typical Range: $590,000 – $1,250,000
Commute to Downtown SLC
26 mins
Commute to Silicon Slopes
16 mins
High School Feeder
Copper Hills High feeder / Hayden Peak Elementary
Walkability Score
35/100

One of the few remaining areas in Salt Lake County where true agricultural heritage coexists with suburban convenience. Bateman Farms and its surrounding enclaves offer half-acre to two-acre lots, animal rights (equestrian/hobby farm permitted), large detached workshops, and a refreshing feeling of elbow room just minutes from South Jordan's The District.

Key Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Large parcel sizes rarely found elsewhere in northern Salt Lake County
  • Permitted animal rights and outbuilding zoning
  • Peaceful night skies with reduced urban light pollution
  • Rapid connection into Daybreak amenities and Mountain View Corridor

Who Fits Best:

Buyers wanting land, equestrian owners, RV/boat owners, privacy seekers

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