City Report · UT

West Jordan

Pop. 116,692·35th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for West Jordan, UT
Median rent (all units)
$1,677/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$285
Rising (Monthly)
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West Jordan · $1,677
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
74/100
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Rents are 12% below what West Jordan's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,677/mo
Expected by trend
$1,910/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,565
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,525
4 BR+
$2,870
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,880/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,677 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,124/yr
At $1,677/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

West Jordan, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
116,692
Median income
$108,153
Median age
33.3
Renters
22.8%
Age distribution
27.7%
25%
28.2%
Under 1827.7%
18–3425%
35–5428.2%
55–649.2%
65+9.9%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.8%
25.4%
White67.8%
Black1.5%
Hispanic25.4%
Asian3.4%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
25.9%
36.6%
29.1%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma25.9%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
77.2%
22.8%
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How West Jordan, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,302 → $1,677
up 28.8%
Income
$90,227 → $108,153
up 19.9%
Population
116,045 → 116,692
up 0.6%
Renter share
23.4% → 22.8%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 29.1%
+3.1 pts
Median age
32.2 → 33.3
+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in West Jordan, UT has increased by $375 per month, settling near $1,677 after starting the period at $1,302. Census figures show median household income at $108,153 today, compared with $90,227 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26% to 29.1%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in West Jordan is $1,677/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,340/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,565/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,525/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($108,153/yr), West Jordan ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is West Jordan an affordable city for renters?

West Jordan is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,677/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($108,153/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Jordan falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in West Jordan?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,677/mo in West Jordan. The local median household income is $108,153/yr, meaning the typical West Jordan household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in West Jordan?

Rent in West Jordan has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which West Jordan neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in West Jordan are 84088 ($1,591/mo), and 84081 ($2,065/mo). Citywide, the median rent in West Jordan is $1,677/mo.

How does West Jordan rent compare to other cities in Utah?

West Jordan is middle-of-the-pack for Utah for rent, ranking #35 out of 54 tracked cities at $1,677/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Jordan?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than West Jordan ($1,677/mo): Taylorsville ($1,403/mo), West Valley City ($1,553/mo), Midvale ($1,568/mo).

What percentage of West Jordan residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.8% of West Jordan households are renters, while 77.2% are owner-occupied. West Jordan leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does West Jordan rent compare to the national average?

West Jordan's median rent of $1,677/mo is $285 (15%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #35 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,677/mo, rent takes ~19% of West Jordan's median household income ($108,153/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

West Jordan 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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