If you are looking to move to a city with a low unemployment rate South Jordan could be the place for you.

In addition, if you’d like a little bit of country while still in town, South Jordan has 27 municipal parks and playgrounds.

In this guide I will be telling you a little more about the city to help you decide if you would like to move there.

The 10^th Largest City in Utah

South Jordan is in south central Salt Lake County, just 18 miles south from the capital, Salt Lake City.

It belongs to the Salt Lake City Metropolitan area. South Jordan lies on the banks of the Jordan river along which there are parks, trails, fishing ponds and natural habitats.

The population of South Jordan is 74,149 making it the 10^th largest city in Utah. 9.94% of the population are immigrants, the largest proportion coming from Asia.

A Good Education System

The average household salary in South Jordan is $65K. The cost of living however is quite high. It is 12% higher than the national average.

The education system in the city is excellent. There are 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools and 4 private schools.

If you want to go onto further education, there is Salt Lake Community College and the Roseman University of Health Sciences which have schools of pharmacy, dentistry and nursing.

The city has a good public transportation system with both buses and light rail. The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International Airport which is just 22 miles away and offers both domestic and international flights.

Low Unemployment

In South Jordan, the unemployment rate is just 2.1% compared to the average in the US of 3.5%.

The biggest job opportunities are in health care and social assistance, scientific and technical services, utilities, agriculture, fishing, forestry, mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction.

Men have an average income which is 153 times higher than that of women, so that is something to keep in mind if you are thinking of moving to South Jordan.

Parks and Nature

Although South Jordan is a city there are plenty of parks and green areas. The Equestrian Park sits next-door to the South Jordan City Park.

Here you will find a horse racing track, a dressage and polo field, an indoor arena and stables. The Salt Lake County Fair is held here every year in August. 

The 67-acre Oquirrh Lake is situated in 137 acres of parks and wetlands. Here you can fish and go boating, kayaking and canoeing.

Pros and Cons of Living in South Jordan

Pros:

• It is a multi-cultured population
• There is good public transport
• The nearest airport is just 22 miles away
• There is an excellent education system
• The unemployment rate is low at 2.1%

Cons:

• The cost of living is 12% higher than the national average
• Men earn more than women