How long is the commute from West Jordan, UT?
Workers who live in West Jordan, UT take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
19.3% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in West Jordan get to work
| Means of transportation | West Jordan | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.7% (±1.7 points) | 64.5% | 67.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±1.2 points) | 10.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.3% (±1.6 points) | 19.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In West Jordan, the average commute is higher than in Salt Lake County (22.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Utah (22.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Jordan, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Salt Lake County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Salt Lake County, West Jordan ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 95 of 265.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Jordan
| Vehicles available | West Jordan | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.0 points) | 5.5% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% (±1.7 points) | 29.1% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±2.0 points) | 37.5% | 38.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.6% (±1.9 points) | 27.9% | 33.0% | 21.9% |
In West Jordan, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Salt Lake County (5.5%).
It is also lower than in Utah (4.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Jordan
| West Jordan | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.3% (±1.6 points) | 19.7% (±0.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.5 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.4 points) | 93.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Jordan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Salt Lake County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in Utah (93.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Jordan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jordan | — | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| South Jordan | 3.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kearns metro Township | 3.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Taylorsville | 4.6 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Copperton metro Township | 5.7 mi | 31.6 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Midvale | 5.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| West Valley City | 6.0 mi | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Riverton | 6.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Murray | 6.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taylorsville, UT (22.2 minutes), Midvale, UT (20.6 minutes), West Valley City, UT (22.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kearns metro Township, UT (25.7 minutes), Copperton metro Township, UT (31.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Salt Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copperton metro Township | 31.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Herriman | 27.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 3 | Kearns metro Township | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 4 | Riverton | 24.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 (tie) | South Jordan | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 5 (tie) | West Jordan | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 7 | Draper | 24.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 8 | Magna metro Township | 23.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 | Emigration Canyon metro Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | White City metro Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Sandy | 22.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 12 | West Valley City | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 12 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 West Jordan
How long is the average commute in West Jordan?
Workers who live in West Jordan, UT take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Jordan without a car?
2.7% of households in West Jordan have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Jordan?
19.3% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in West Jordan worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jordan city, Utah
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jordan city, Utah
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Jordan city, Utah
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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