Jobs & Economy in West Jordan
West Jordan's economy is genuinely anchored by Jordan Landing's 500-acre retail/office/residential core and a diversified major-employer base, against Salt Lake County's low 2026 unemployment rate (3.4%-3.8%).
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Learn moreJordan Landing: a real, large-scale mixed-use anchor
Jordan Landing contains approximately 1.4 million square feet of retail space, 1.5 million square feet of office space, and 1,200 residential units across 500 acres -- one of the largest mixed-use developments in the Intermountain West, a genuine focal point of West Jordan's economy.
A genuinely diversified employer base
More than 3,200 licensed businesses operate in West Jordan, with Intermountain Healthcare, Merit Medical Systems, and Ultradent Products among the notable area employers, alongside West-Jordan-headquartered Mountain America Credit Union, SME Steel, and Cyprus Credit Union.
Salt Lake County's genuinely low unemployment
Salt Lake County's unemployment rate ran 3.4% in June 2026, down from 3.8% in March 2026 -- a real, genuinely strong labor market consistent with the broader Wasatch Front economy documented for Salt Lake City elsewhere in this project.
Key takeaways
- Jordan Landing's 500-acre mixed-use core is a real, genuine focal point of West Jordan's economy.
- Major area employers include Intermountain Healthcare, Merit Medical, and Ultradent, alongside West-Jordan-headquartered Mountain America Credit Union.
- Salt Lake County's unemployment rate ran a genuinely low 3.4%-3.8% through 2026.
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