At a Glance
Median Income
$88,893
$32,835 per capita
Home Value
$338,400
Zillow: $428,100
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
354/100K
1,369/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
10.1% smoking rate
How Tooele Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tooele's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tooele a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tooele residents earn a median household income of $88,893 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,835. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tooele is $338,400 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,100. Median rent is $1,166/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Tooele reports 354 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,369/100K. The murder rate is 7.4/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Tooele hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tooele has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population37,265
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,546/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,893
Per Capita$32,835
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
A+
Home Value$338,400
Rent$1,166
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$428,100
Housing Units12,090
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent354/100K
Property1,369/100K
Murder7.4/100K
Assault218/100K
Burglary134/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,911 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Tooele was founded in 1851.
The median home in Tooele was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.