South Jordan City - A city with an eye to the future

The Daybreak Community is located within the city of South Jordan, one of the most forward thinking cities in the mountain west. Residential growth has fueled a great deal of new retail and commercial construction bringing both a healthy tax base as well as convenient services close to the city's residents. Below are some helpful facts about the city and its residents.

Population Growth
South Jordan city is still one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Utah. Since 1960 The population has grown from 1,345 to 49,312 (May 1, 2007). South Jordan had the 2nd highest annual average growth rate from 1990 to 1999 in the State of Utah with 9.4%. South Jordan is one of the largest cities in the State of Utah and has been since 2000.

Residential growth will continue for the next 20 to 25 years until the City reaches its ultimate population projection (85,000 - 90,000). The growth is fueled by the availability of land, a community lifestyle based on open space, and a general population increase in the Salt Lake Valley.

Description of Households
Of the city's nearly 9,300 households, 8,770 are single family residences, and 560 are multi-family. High home values are a reflection of the South Jordan City's stability and sense of community. South Jordan City has a median home value of $221,800 (US Census Bureau). Also according to the Census, South Jordan City has an average of 3.9 persons per household.

Education
South Jordan's population is highly educated. According to the 2000 US Census, 95.8% of the City's population, 25 years and older, has a high school diploma or some college experience. Of the 95.8%, 30.9% have bachelor's degrees or higher. According to the Census only 3.7% of the population 25 years and older attended high school, but did not receive a high school diploma.

Personal Income
High-income levels have a stabilizing effect upon economic growth and the high-income levels in South Jordan City are an attractive feature to incoming businesses. Over 75% of South Jordan residents have a personal income over $50,000.

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