South Jordan is home to the Daybreak Community, a master-planned development that features the 67-acre Oquirrh Lake with opportunities for fishing, sailing, and kayaking. Located 18 miles south of Salt Lake City along the Jordan River, this suburb offers stunning mountain scenery with the Oquirrh Mountains to the west and the Wasatch Mountains to the east.

Rental options in South Jordan include apartment communities, modern townhomes, and single-family homes. The western half of the city features the Daybreak development with its thoughtfully designed neighborhoods, while the eastern areas offer established communities with larger lots. Residents enjoy the city's 35 municipal parks, three fishing ponds, multiple golf courses, and 3.5 miles of the Jordan River Parkway with trails and natural habitats.

Transportation is convenient with two TRAX light rail stations in the Daybreak community and a FrontRunner commuter rail station on the eastern edge of the city, providing a 60-minute ride to downtown Salt Lake City. The city is served by Interstate 15 and Bangerter Highway for easy access throughout the Salt Lake Valley. South Jordan's economy includes major employers such as Merit Medical, Ultradent, and Willis Towers Watson, with additional job opportunities available in nearby Salt Lake City.