About the neighborhood

Jordan River offers a calm and peaceful atmosphere with several well-placed parks enhancing green space availability. The neighborhood features a mix of single detached homes and townhouses built over multiple decades, providing diverse housing options that primarily include three-bedroom and larger residences. Convenient grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes are within close range, making daily errands manageable without a car. The community enjoys reasonable quietness due to low traffic noise levels, except near the railway. Excellent cycling infrastructure supports environmentally friendly transportation, while public transit connections, including bus lines and a nearby historic station, help keep travel options accessible.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling as a pedestrian is rather practical for home buyers in Jordan River; many common errands can be run without the use of a car. Jordan River is also fairly appropriate for bicycling. The favored method to get around in this part of West Jordan is very often a car. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway from any location in this part of the city, and it is very easy to find a place to park. On the other hand, public transit users may have few choices in Jordan River due to the low service level. Nevertheless, there is Historic Gardner Station, West Jordan City Center Station and Bingham Junction Station on the 703 Red Line. There are a few bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and it is very convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most houses.

Services

Primary schools are straightforward to reach without needing to get in a vehicle from any location in this neighborhood. On the other hand, it can be very hard to access high schools from properties for sale in this part of the city. With respect to eating, it is very easy to get to the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from any location in Jordan River. In addition, there is commonly a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also a rather short distance to a reasonable selection of clothing stores.

Character

Jordan River offers a calm ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This area is good for those who like quiet surroundings, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several noisier sections, especially closer to the railway line. Lastly, public green spaces, including Gardner Village and Veterans Memorial Park, are very well-distributed and there are around 30 of them close by for residents to enjoy, which makes it easy to get to them.

Car friendly8.6

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.2

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance