West Jordan Real Estate History
West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City and has a mixed economy, having moved beyond being simply a bedroom community for Salt Lake City. The area now known as West Jordan was settled in the mid-19th century by Mormon pioneers. One of the first sawmills in the area was built in 1850 by Archilbald Gardner, his collection of historic mills and houses have been renovated into a speciality shopping center in the city (Gardner Village).
Early West Jordan relied primarily on agriculture, mills, and mining activity to form the base of its economy. The first leather tannery west of the Mississippi River was constructed in the city in 1851.
Today, West Jordan is one of the fastest growing cities in Utah. Growth has been phenomenal, beginning in the 1970s and continuing unabated since. The population grew from 4,221 in 1970 to 27,327 in 1980, 42,892 in 1990, and 68,336 in 2000, reaching 104,915 according to 2009 Census estimates. Sears chose the city as its first Sears Grand location, a new store concept, which opened its doors in 2003 at the Jordan Landing shopping center. Transportation issues along with school overcrowding are the city’s top concerns as it attempts to deal with rapid population growth.
West Jordan Quick Facts
Population (2009): 104,915
Size: 30.9 sq miles
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Famous West Jordan Real Estate
Gardner Village- Archibald Gardner built the Old Gardner Flour Mill in 1877 and it has now been restored into Gardner Village. With restaurants, specialty shops, and seasonal activities Gardner Village is the perfect place to spend an afternoon or a night out on the town.
South Valley Regional Airport- formerly known as “Salt Lake Airport #2″ this airport serves general aviation operations as well as a base for the Utah Army National Guard for Apache and Black Hawk helicopters.
Jordan Landing – Jordan Landing is a fun retail area full of shops, restaurants and even a movie theater.
Major Influences of West Jordan Real Estate
Currently West Jordan is home to four major retail centers; Jordan Landing is one of the largest mixed-use planned developments in the Intermountain West.
Comapanies headquartered in West Jordan include Mountain America Credit Union, Lynco Sales & Service, SME Stell, and Cyprus Credit Union. The city has one major hospital, Jordan Valley, and a campus of Salt Lake Community College, which is designed to become the main campus upon completion in 2020.
Commuting to and from West Jordan is easy with Bangerter Highway traversing the city and providing connections to I-80 and I-15, and the planned MountainView Corridor is slated to have three exits in the city. UTAs mid-Jordan line of Trax will also greatly improve commuting options to and from the city.
West Jordan Lifestyle
West Jordan is a conveniently located city that is family friendly and provides many opportunities for employment as well as recreation. It is often ranked on Money Magazines top 100 best places to live list. The city boasts over 39 parks, a plethora of dining options and plenty of entertainment (Jordan Landing, Gardner Village, Western Stampede Rodeo, and more!).
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West Jordan Housing Market Statistics
As evidenced by the chart below West Jordan real estate prices have declined steeply over the past months, making owning a home in West Jordan more affordable now than ever!
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