How many renters in South Jordan, UT pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.7% (±7.3 points) of renting households in South Jordan, UT spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.7% (±7.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.3% (±6.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Jordan
| Share of income spent on rent | South Jordan | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±4.3 points) | 10.2% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±4.3 points) | 13.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±4.3 points) | 14.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.0% (±4.9 points) | 13.1% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±4.1 points) | 10.4% | 10.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.3% (±6.1 points) | 38.5% | 37.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
South Jordan against Salt Lake County, its state and the nation
| South Jordan | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.7% (±7.3 points) | 48.9% (±1.5 points) | 47.3% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.3% (±6.1 points) | 38.5% (±1.3 points) | 37.1% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±2.0 points) | 29.5% (±0.5 points) | 28.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $85,727 (±$11,967) | $62,945 (±$1,735) | $60,778 (±$948) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,991 (±$90) | $1,592 (±$16) | $1,496 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In South Jordan, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Salt Lake County (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (47.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Salt Lake County, South Jordan ranks 14 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 108 of 260.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near South Jordan
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Jordan | — | 43.7% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Riverton | 3.0 mi | 35.9% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Jordan | 3.3 mi | 52.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herriman | 4.6 mi | 51.5% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Copperton metro Township | 5.6 mi | 42.7% (±33.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bluffdale | 6.2 mi | 44.5% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midvale | 6.7 mi | 54.0% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Kearns metro Township | 6.8 mi | 49.1% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| White City metro Township | 6.9 mi | 37.4% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Midvale, UT (54.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Salt Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kearns metro Township | 49.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Millcreek | 48.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 10 | Draper | 47.5% (±7.3 points) |
| 11 | Sandy | 46.2% (±6.5 points) |
| 12 | South Salt Lake | 44.6% (±6.2 points) |
| 13 | Bluffdale | 44.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 14 | South Jordan | 43.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 15 | Copperton metro Township | 42.7% (±33.8 points) |
| 16 | Murray | 42.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 17 | Holladay | 38.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 18 | Cottonwood Heights | 37.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 19 | White City metro Township | 37.4% (±28.6 points) |
| 20 | Riverton | 35.9% (±12.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Salt Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Jordan
Are renters in South Jordan rent-burdened?
43.7% of renting households in South Jordan pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in South Jordan spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Jordan, UT spends 27.9% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Jordan city, Utah
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Jordan city, Utah
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Jordan city, Utah
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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