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West Jordan, UT

West Jordan is a bedroom community of Salt Lake City that has been growing at an impressive rate over the recent past. With over 100,000 residents calling the city home, it has all of the shopping, restaurants, and government services that are needed for a thriving community. Laid out to the west of the Jordan River, the city was originally settled by Mormon Pioneers who established a large mill at Gardner Village.

One of the most appealing aspects of life in West Jordan is the affordable housing that is available in pockets of the city. While home prices have rose in recent year in the city mirroring the rest of the state, there are still bargains to be found in some neighborhoods. West Jordan is home to two major high schools that are located less than 10 miles apart. West Jordan High School is the home of the Jaguars, and it was the city's first and only high school for many years. Copper Hills High School was constructed in the 1990s, and it is home to the Grizzlies.

West Jordan has an impressive public transit network that is operated by the Utah Transit Authority. Trax has several stops at key locations in the city near the high school, the hospital, and Gardner Historic Village. In addition to the tram network, there are also busses that make frequent trips around the area. Some of the key roads in West Jordan are 90th South, 78th South, 70th South, Redwood Road, and Bangerter Highway. Traffic in the city is light, although it typically gets thicker during rush hour traffic as people wait to merge onto I-15.

One of the most exciting places to go in West Jordan to relax or enjoy a meal is Jordan Landing. This huge shopping complex is also home to a large movie theater that shows all of the hottest movies on the market. In addition to Jordan Landing, West Jordan is also known for Jordan River Parkway Trail where walkers, bikers, and horse riders can enjoy a tranquil experience in nature.

West Jordan is less than 20 miles from downtown Salt Lake City making it an attractive option for people that work or go to school in the city. Getting to downtown Salt Lake is easy on the Trax or FrontRunner public transit options. More and more people in West Jordan are starting to take advantage of bike to get around town as the city has created several bike paths and roads with lanes dedicated to cyclists.

The quality of life in West Jordan is high, and the city is a great place to raise a family due to good schools, ample shopping, and good city governance.