West Jordan

Each morning at first light, the Oquirrh Mountains cast a long shadow over the West Jordan suburb of Oquirrh (pronounced “O-Kerr”), lending the neighborhood its name. Sixteen miles from Salt Lake City, this is where buyers turn to find newer homes at a lower cost than in the capital or nearby resort communities. “People in western neighborhoods, like Oquirrh, care most about finding the house they want and are willing to compromise on location,” says Steve Gilbert, a Realtor with eXp Realty. The neighborhood is dotted with churches, schools and convenient access to local shopping and dining centers; the area also receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 2, which is lower than the national average of 4. Within subdivisions lined with sidewalks and well-kept lawns, New Traditional, split-level ramblers and Craftsman-style homes from the late 1990s are common, and many have been newly renovated; common features include fenced-in backyards, short driveways and modest porticos. The average home price in Oquirrh is about $480,000, compared to West Jordan neighborhoods to the east, such as Copper Hills and Edenbrooke, where the average is closer to $600,000; Gilbert says those who live in these pricier suburbs pay a premium to be closer to Mt. Olympus and its popular ski resorts. Local kids can attend Granite District schools, which receive a B-minus overall from Niche. Students can start at Jim Bridger Elementary before moving on to Thomas Jefferson Junior High, both of which are rated a C. At the C-plus-rated Kearns High, students can join extracurriculars like yearbook, newspaper staff or National Honor Society; students can also take Concurrent Enrollment courses to earn college credit at Salt Lake Community College. The 60-acre Lodestone Park, located just outside Oquirrh’s northwestern corner, is one of the most popular residential parks, with paved paths that lead to pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, and a mining-themed playground where kids can weave through rope courses, climb massive tires and swing down the zipline. Residents in the southern half of Oquirrh can walk to Oquirrh Highlands Park, which features a playground and open fields ideal for picnicking. About 3 miles away, the Ridge Golf Club offers an 18-hole public course with scenic views of the Oquirrh Mountains. Residents can grab groceries and home essentials at the local Walmart about a mile north on 5600 West. Jordan Landing Plaza, about 4 miles away, is one of the area’s largest shopping centers, where locals can shop at big-box retail stores, like Kohl’s, or grab a quick bite at fast-food chains like In-N-Out. For locally owned dining right in the neighborhood, Papito Moe’s is about a mile south on 5600 West and serves authentic Puerto Rican food, including signature dishes like arroz con gandules — rice and pigeon peas. Event venues near Oquirrh include the outdoor Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater about 3 miles away, which features a variety of concerts and musical acts year-round, and the Utah Olympic Oval, where visitors can ice skate or buy tickets for skating performances. There are lots of events hosted by the city of West Jordan too, including free First Friday Concerts, held at the Viridian Event Center on the first Friday of every month, and theatrical productions by the Sugar Factory Playhouse. Oquirrh locals have convenient access to State Routes 173 and 85 to get around town or connect to Interstate 15 leading south to Provo, about 42 miles away, and north to Salt Lake City, 17 miles away; the latter trip takes 25 to 40 minutes during rush hour. The Utah Transit Authority provides several options for public transportation, including bus routes, the TRAX light rail system with service to Salt Lake City, and Frontrunner, a commuter rail system that runs from Provo to Ogden. However, commuting to Salt Lake City via public transit takes over 60 minutes, so most commuters drive if they’re able. CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley is about 6 miles away, and Salt Lake City International Airport is 12 miles away.

Cobble Creek is a suburban community in West Jordan, Utah, about 19 miles from Salt Lake City set before the Wasatch Mountains to the east. “West Jordan is a vibrant community nestled in the Salt Lake Valley, offering a unique blend of suburban charm and urban convenience,” says Jeffrey Morris, a Realtor with Keller Williams Salt Lake City. The neighborhood has convenient access to area highways like Mountain View Corridor and Interstate 15 while also being near shopping centers, Jordan District schools and local parks. Cobble Creek receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 2, lower than the national average of 4. “There’s a strong sense of community pride,” says Morris. In Cobble Creek, contemporary homes built over the past 20 years sit along quiet, residential streets lined by sidewalks and dotted with trees. The average home value is about $620,000, and homes typically range between $500,000 and $800,000. “Prices have been on the rise in recent years due to increased demand,” says Morris. “But West Jordan still maintains a competitive edge in terms of affordability and value.” Homebuyers looking in the area will find a selection of two-story New Traditional homes, single-story ramblers and townhouses. A two-bed, two-bath townhouse goes for about $420,000, while a typical three-bed, two-bath New Traditional home goes for closer to $600,000. At the top of Cobble Creek’s price range, large New Traditional homes with stone veneer or wood siding and add-ons like pools or second kitchens go for between $700,000 and $800,000. Morris says it’s a great place for first-time buyers looking to maximize their budget without sacrificing quality of life. Local kids can attend Jordan District schools, rated a B overall by Niche. Hayden Peak Elementary receives a B-minus and offers Harmony Choir for students in grades 3 through 6, while Sunset Ridge Middle also receives a B-minus and offers extracurriculars like esports, wacky animations and writers’ club. Copper Hills High earns a B and offers concurrent enrollment courses that students can take for college credit at Salt Lake Community College, University of Utah and several others. Many Cobble Creek homes are within walking distance of Ranches Park, a modestly sized grassy field fitted with a playground and dotted by trees. About a mile away, there’s Barney’s Creek Park, where residents can enjoy a picnic shelter, playground and basketball court; there’s also a trail system for biking and walking that extends about 2 miles. For skiers, the world-class facilities of Alta Ski Area are 22 miles away. Smith’s Marketplace is conveniently located on 7800 South in Cobble Creek, so locals don’t have to go far to pick up groceries. A handful of local restaurants and national chain eateries are clustered by Smith’s, including Papito Moe’s, a Puerto Rican restaurant that began as a food truck in 2015 before growing into a brick-and-mortar location. About 3 miles east is Jordan Landing Plaza, where residents can find home essentials at Walmart or Target and shop at department stores like Best Buy and Kohl’s, among others. During the warmer months, Morris recommends the West Jordan Community Market at Ron Wood Park for locally sourced produce. “When it comes to community events and attractions, West Jordan has plenty to offer,” says Morris. Locals in Cobble Creek can enjoy West Jordan’s packed city calendar of community performances and get-togethers. On the first Friday of every month, residents can head to Viridian Event Center for the free First Friday Concert series featuring local and regional artists. Residents can also check out the Food Truck Round-Up every summer at Ron Wood Park and Art in the Park every April at Veterans Memorial Park, where community members and local artists gather for a day of creativity and recreation. For fans of theater and jazz, the city hosts regular performances from the Sugar Factory Playhouse and West Jordan Jazz Band. Cobble Creek is about 19 miles from Salt Lake City, which takes between 25 and 45 minutes during rush hour along Mountain View Corridor toward Interstate 15. Most residents drive to get around town, but the Utah Transit Authority provides a few public transportation options too, like bus routes, the light rail system TRAX that runs throughout Salt Lake County and the commuter rail Frontrunner with service from Provo to Ogden. Salt Lake International Airport is about 14 miles away, and CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley is a 4-mile drive from most Cobble Creek residences.

Copper Hills is a residential community in West Jordan about 19 miles southwest of Salt Lake City; its name is an homage to nearby copper mines that were operational in the 1860s. Today, West Jordan is better known for its modern, upscale homes that line clean, well-paved, suburban streets, with views of the Stansbury Mountains rising in the west. “Copper Hills is a very family-friendly neighborhood,” says Carlos Nelson, a Realtor with Experts Real Estate and more than 10 years of experience in West Jordan. “Typical buyers here are professionals who work in Salt Lake City but want a quieter neighborhood to raise their families.” Locals have convenient access to area shopping and dining at Jordan Landing, just 3 miles away, and the neighborhood receives a low CAP Index Crime Score of 2, compared to the national average of 4. The average home value in Copper Hills is about $590,000, and most homes go for between $450,000 and $750,000. Residential streets are lined with sidewalks, and well-kept front lawns are dotted with trees. The neighborhood’s ramblers (either raised or split-level) and two-story New Traditional homes are either newly constructed or remodeled; a four-bed, three-bath remodeled home goes for about $600,000, while a six-bed, four-bath New Traditional version from the 2010s goes for closer to $700,000. “The price points in Copper Hills are higher than a lot of other neighborhoods in that area, but the new construction and the size are what you’re paying for. And the convenience of the location pushes the prices up, too,” says Nelson. Local kids in Copper Hills can attend Jordan District schools, which receive an overall B from Niche. Copper Canyon School teaches grades K through 6 and receives a C-plus from Niche, while Joel P. Jensen Middle earns a C. The B-rated Copper Hills High offers over 20 extracurricular activities for students to join, including skiing and snowboarding, and a club for barbecue enthusiasts. Private options in the area include the Waterford School about 10 miles away, rated the state’s best private school by Niche. At Wildflower Park on Wisteria Way, neighborhood residents can enjoy a large open greenspace with a picnic pavilion and playground, while at the Ron Wood Baseball Complex off New Bingham Highway, baseball fans can practice or catch a game surrounded by Utah’s scenic views. About 20 miles west on Highway 210, skiers can hit the slopes at Alta Ski Area. “You can get to Alta in under an hour,” says Nelson. “Even on days when there’s traffic headed up there, it’s an easy trip.” Neighborhood residents can head to Smith’s for groceries, set off Old Bingham Highway, about 2 miles east of most residential streets. At Jordan Landing shopping center, about 3 miles away, shoppers will find Target and Walmart, department stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Kohl’s, and a mix of other local and national businesses. About a mile south of Smith’s, dash into Arctic Circle, a regional chain and local favorite off New Bingham Highway for a quick bite. About 2 miles away on 5600 West, there are also a few local dining options like Puerto Rican restaurant Papito Moe’s, which began as a food truck and has been a part of the community since 2015. The larger West Jordan community has a packed calendar of concerts, shows and get-togethers for locals. Neighborhood residents can look forward to monthly events like First Friday Concerts about 4 miles east along Old Bingham Highway at the Viridian Event Center, a free concert series featuring local and regional artists, and Food Truck Round-Up each summer at Ron Wood Park. Throughout the year, there are also regular performances by the West Jordan Jazz Band and stage productions by the Sugar Factory Playhouse at different city venues, like The Viridian Event Center. The Viridian Event Center also hosts the annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids each April, where local kids can submit their films for competition and attend screenings and workshops. Copper Hills is about 20 miles from Salt Lake City, which takes between 30 and 55 minutes during rush hour. State Route 85 and West 9000 South in the neighborhood provide convenient access to Interstate 15, which runs north toward Salt Lake City and south toward Provo, about 39 miles away. Bus stops along Grizzly Way allow neighborhood residents to ride Utah Transit Authority buses throughout Salt Lake County; UTA also offers a light rail and commuter rail system that extends through several Utah counties. CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital is less than 4 miles from Copper Hills, and Salt Lake International Airport is about 16 miles away.

Jordan Oaks is a suburban community in West Jordan, Utah, about 13 miles south of Salt Lake City, set between the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. The neighborhood is in a central location to area parks, shopping centers and the South Valley Regional Airport. Utah State Road 154 and Interstate 15 provide easy access for travel north to Salt Lake City and south to Provo. “Being in the center of the Valley is a huge advantage,” says Ryan Pool, a Realtor with KW South Valley Realtors and nearly 30 years of experience in the area. “You can get downtown easily, and you’re close to the Salt Lake Airport; plus, you can get up to Alta in less than an hour.” Residential streets in Jordan Oaks typically feature sidewalks, well-kept lawns and a line of trees dotting the homes. The average home value in Jordan Oaks is about $530,000, and most homes range between $450,000 and $725,000. A variety of ranch-style homes are common, including raised ranches, split-level and traditional, many from the 1990s. “Buyers can get a lot of bang for their buck in the neighborhood. And there is a good mix of older homes and new construction,” says Pool. Remodeled or newly constructed homes are typically the most expensive in Jordan Oaks, with prices starting around $600,000. Homebuyers should be aware that there may be noise from flights taking off and landing at the nearby South Valley Regional Airport. Local kids in Jordan Oaks can attend Jordan School District schools, which receive a B overall from Niche. Copper Canyon Elementary teaches Kindergarten through 6th grade and receives a C-plus, while Joel P. Jensen Middle receives a C. At Copper Hills High, rated B, students can enroll in Concurrent Enrollment courses to earn college credit at Salt Lake Community College. There are also several private schools in the area, including Waterford School, rated the best private school in the state by Niche. In the northwestern corner of Jordan Oaks is 27-acre Cougar Park, where neighborhood residents can access a playground, volleyball court and horseshoe courts; there’s also an owl nature preserve with a public walking trail that’s accessible from October through February. Throughout West Jordan, 350 acres of land are spread across more than 40 parks, so there are plenty of options to choose from in the area. Outside West Jordan, Alta Ski Area offers world-class facilities about 23 miles away for skiers, and Wasatch Mountain State Park is about 50 miles away. Locals can grab groceries at Smith’s, conveniently located off of Old Bingman Highway in the southern part of the neighborhood. About 2 miles away, residents can find home essentials at Target or Walmart at Jordan Landing shopping mall. There’s also department store shopping at anchor stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s and Lowe’s, and plenty of national chain eateries, like In-N-Out. Several other retail plazas are also near the neighborhood, like River Pointe Plaza on Utah State Road 209, where residents can grab specialty groceries at Asian City, like jumbo squid and enoki mushrooms. While few events are localized in the Jordan Oaks neighborhood, West Jordan hosts lots of monthly and annual events for the community, like First Friday Concerts at the Viridian Event Center, a free concert series held on the first Friday of every month featuring local and regional artists. There’s also Art in the Park in April at Veterans Memorial Park, where community members and local artists get together for a day of creativity and entertainment; other events include Food Truck Round-Up each summer at Ron Wood Park, performances from the West Jordan Jazz Band throughout the year and theatrical productions from the Sugar Factory Playhouse. Locals in Jordan Oaks are about 20 miles from Salt Lake City, which takes about 25 to 45 minutes during rush hour. Area highways include Utah State Roads 154 and 209 and Interstate 15. The area has several public transportation options, including the TRAX light rail system with service from West Jordan to Salt Lake City. The Utah Transit Authority also provides bus routes throughout Salt Lake County and Frontrunner, a commuter rail system that extends through several Utah counties. South Valley Regional Airport is between 1 and 2 miles from most homes in Jordan Oaks and Salt Lake City International Airport is 13 miles away. CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital is 2 miles away.

About 17 miles from Salt Lake City, Edenbrooke is a welcoming suburban community in West Jordan, Utah where neighbors enjoy views of the Wasatch Mountains and grassy neighborhood parks, as well as convenient access to area highways like Utah State Route 154 and Interstate 15, and shopping and dining centers like River Pointe Plaza. “In terms of a Central Valley location, it’s hard to beat Edenbrooke,” says Realtor Ryan Poole of KW South Valley Realtors, who has nearly 30 years of experience in the area. “Location is the neighborhood's biggest draw.” Home prices also play a part in this area's appeal, though. “Compared to some neighboring communities, West Jordan often offers more affordable housing options, making it attractive for first-time homebuyers, young families and individuals looking to establish roots in the Salt Lake Valley without breaking the bank,” says Michael Wolters, a Realtor with Keller Williams - Salt Lake City and over 20 years of experience. Along the neighborhood's quiet, sidewalk-lined streets, two-story New Traditional homes and townhouses built between the early 2000s are common; there are also plenty of remodeled ramblers from the late 20th century. New Traditional homes start around $500,000 and can go up to $800,000, while a six-bed, two-bath rambler goes for about $500,000 and a 2010s townhouse with three beds and two-and-a-half baths goes for about $400,000. “It’s a very family-friendly neighborhood, and most people buying in the area typically have children,” says Poole. Local kids can attend Jordan District schools, which receive an overall B from Niche. Students can start at the B-minus-rated Terra Linda Elementary, a recipient of the state's Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program Research Grant, which supports student performance and learning across all subjects. They can continue to the C-rated West Jordan Middle, then West Jordan High, which receives a C and offers the district’s only International Baccalaureate program. Located in Edenbrooke’s southeast corner, the 6-acre Brown’s Meadow Park is locally popular for its paved walking paths and multi-use field. About 2 miles west, grassy, tree-dotted Vista West Park features a playground beside Bingham Creek. Golfers can hit the links at the 18-hole Mountain View Golf Course just north of Brown’s Meadow Park, which offers an on-site restaurant, pro shop and views of the Wasatch Mountains, while skiers can hit the slopes at Alta Ski Area, about 19 miles east. “It’s easy to get to Alta, and because you’re so close, you can plan your trip around powder days,” says Poole. Edenbrooke residents can do most of their shopping and dining at River Pointe Plaza, about 2 miles away. At this mall, local restaurants like Vietopia Bistro, which serves classic Vietnamese fare, are found amid national chain eateries, and folks can stick around and catch a movie at AMC West Jordan 12. Retail options include the Walker Edison department store, as well as big-box chains like Big 5 Sporting Goods and Home Depot. The Smith’s grocery store here is a go-to for pantry staples, while Asian City offers specialty products like jumbo squid and enoki mushrooms. From June through September, residents can shop locally sourced produce at the West Jordan Community Market at Ron Wood Park, found about 4 miles west along West 9000 South. The Salt Lake Community College baseball team plays at the neighborhood's Cate Field, and at Vista Horse Farm about a mile south, equestrians can sign up for riding classes and competitions. West Jordan's city calendar is packed with community events like First Friday Concerts, a free concert series held at Viridian Event Center on the first Friday of every month, and each April, Art in the Park brings community members and local artists together for a day of creativity and entertainment at Veterans Memorial Park. Wolters says residents can’t miss the annual West Jordan Carnival and Independence Day fireworks, both in July. Edenbrooke is about 17 miles from Salt Lake City along Utah State Route 154, a trip that takes between 20 and 40 minutes during rush hour. Interstate 15 is less than 4 miles east and travels south toward Provo, about 36 miles away. Neighbors can take Utah Transit Authority buses around the neighborhood or take the TRAX light rail to Salt Lake City in 40 to 60 minutes, one way. Found on West 9000 South, CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley is easily accessible from anywhere in the neighborhood, and Salt Lake City International Airport is 14 miles away.