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What South Jordan City's Development Team Can Provide
South Jordan City is pleased to offer its resources and technical expertise in guiding your site selection process. In addition to the Economic Development Staff, City Planners and Engineers are available to help with your technical needs to help you quickly identify the advantages of locating your business in South Jordan City. Once you see these advantages, City Staff will handle your development application in a fast, friendly and flexible manner that will suit your specific needs.
South Jordan City has a unique, expedited development approval process that is efficient and fair. City Staff members and City Codes have the flexibility to meet your needs. The City's high standards of building quality and design will ensure the sustained value of your project and of those around it.
We pledge that this will be your best experience in working with a City. Put us to the test and let us prove our claim and see how truly amazing our development staff is.
About South Jordan City
Quick Facts
| Statistic | Amount |
|---|---|
| Population | 87,356 |
| Dwelling Units | 26,427 |
| Female / Male | 51.7% / 48.3% |
| Median Age | 33 |
| Dwelling Units Permitted | 719 (2022) / 1,796 (2021) / 1,271 (2020) |
| Median Household Size | 3.32 |
| Median Home Value | $697,500 |
| Median Household Income | $119,243 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,731 |
| Area (Square Miles) | 25.74 |
South Jordan City Development Services Department (August 2023)
Population
South Jordan City is one of the fastest growing and largest cities in the State of Utah. Over the last several years, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported South Jordan City in the top 10 fastest growing cities in the nation.
Dwelling Units
The City is known for, and values, its large lots and large families, however the City has taken steps to include a wider range of housing types to meet a wider range of life-cycle needs.
Business & Employment
As of August 2023, there are 1,910 active business licenses (including home occupations) in South Jordan City representing more than 28,780 jobs.
Climate & Geography
South Jordan is 25.74 square miles located in the southwest portion of the Salt Lake Valley, a climate which fully experiences all four seasons.
South Jordan Corporate Citizen Award
The South Jordan Corporate Citizen Award is presented annually to a business that has been an active partner within the community. South Jordan City recognizes the importance of its relationship with the business community and appreciates the contribution made by companies that took a chance and pioneered their business venture within the city.
Past South Jordan City Corporate Citizen Award Recipients
- 2023 - Doug Young with Glenmoor Golf Course
- 2022 - Ivory Homes
- 2021 - Roseman University
- 2020 - University of Utah South Jordan Health Care
- 2019 - RiverPark Development Group
- 2018 - Becky Pickle, Chick-fil-A
- 2017 - Brian Synan, Gordmans
- 2016 - Harmons Grocery
- 2015 - Jerry Seiner and Jerry Seiner Auto Group
- 2014 - The Boyer Company
- 2013 - Sam's Club
- 2012 - Don Whyte, Rio Tinto
- 2011 - Dr. Dan Fischer, Ultradent
- 2010 - Fred Lampropoulos, Merit Medical
What Is Economic Development?
Economic Development creates the conditions for economic growth and improved quality of life by expanding the capacity of individuals, firms, and communities to maximize the use of their talents and skills to support innovation, lower transaction costs, and responsibly produce and trade valuable goods and services.
Economic Development requires effective, collaborative institutions focused on advancing mutual gain for the public and the private sector. Economic Development is essential to ensuring our economic future.
Highlights
Daybreak - a master planned community.
The District - stretching three city blocks, The District in South Jordan is one of the largest mixed-use developments of its kind in Utah.
Merit Medical - is a worldwide designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices used in interventional and diagnostic procedures.
Ultradent - Ultradent Products, Inc. has been manufacturing the highest-quality of dental and orthodontic equipment since 1978.
South Jordan City Life
South Jordan City or "SoJo" is nestled in the Salt Lake Valley between the Wasatch Mountains on the East and the Oquirrh Mountains on the West. Downtown Salt Lake City is approximately 18 miles from SoJo and the Salt Lake Regional Airport is approximately 19 miles away. South Jordan is proud of their beautifully maintained City. SoJo was voted one of the "Top 20 best places to live in America" in 2010, 2012, and 2014 according to Money Magazine.
Keep It Local in SoJo
Did you know that a portion of sales tax goes back to the City to provide services such as emergency services, street light repairs, to fix pot holes and much more?
Take a look at this map (PDF) to see a few of the great places to shop, eat, and play in SoJo.
Shopping & Dining
- Towne Center Square, 1600 West Towne Center Drive
- The District
- Oquirrh Mountain Marketplace
- RiverPark
- Soda Row
Golf
Play
Run
Education
Daybreak
The Daybreak planned community is a 4,200 acre subdivision in South Jordan. Daybreak's many features include parks, single family homes, apartments, condos, town homes, retirement communities, Oquirrh Lake and Soda Row.
Arts / Theatres
South Jordan City is committed to advancing the arts in all its forms within the community. The South Jordan Arts Council was formed to host and sponsor art exhibits and arts-oriented special events, as well as educational arts activities throughout the year. The South Jordan City Arts Council is a dedicated group of appointed volunteers that also offers small grants to a variety of performing arts and arts/education programs.
Transportation
Buy Local
South Jordan Farmers Market
Utah Growers Make the Connection
Every Saturday, August through October
1600 West Towne Center Drive (10600 South)
Largest Employers
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - 2053 Employees
- Ultradent Products, Inc. - 1814 Employees
- Walmart/Sam's Club - 811 Employees
- Cricut - 800 Employees
- Lucid - 800 Employees
- Willis Towers Watson - 544 Employees
- AdvancedMD, Inc. - 537 Employees
- Merrick Bank Corporation - 472
- Health Catalyst, Inc. - 443 Employees
- Harmons - 414 Employees