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Tooele

Pop. 38,405·28th most expensive in Utah·Rental market data updated monthly for Tooele, UT
Median rent (all units)
$1,696/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.4%
vs US Median
-$269
Falling (Monthly)
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Tooele · $1,696
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,696/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$96,221/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Tooele's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,310/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,352/yr
At $1,696/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Tooele, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,405
Median income
$96,221
Median age
32.7
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
28.9%
24%
27.7%
Under 1828.9%
18–3424%
35–5427.7%
55–648.8%
65+10.5%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
83.2%
17.1%
White83.2%
Black1.2%
Hispanic17.1%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
34.7%
38.3%
18.6%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college38.3%
Bachelor's+18.6%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Tooele, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,618 → $96,221
up 25.6%
Population
35,223 → 38,405
up 9.0%
Renter share
17.5% → 21.1%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 18.6%
+2.3 pts
Median age
32.2 → 32.7
+0.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $76,618 to $96,221 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.6% shift. Census counts show Tooele, UT adding about 3,182 residents over the five-year window, up 9.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 17.5% to 21.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.3% to 18.6% across the same window.

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Tooele rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Tooele. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Tooele, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Tooele is $1,696/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,310/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,800/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($96,221/yr), Tooele ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tooele an affordable city for renters?

Tooele is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,696/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($96,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tooele falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Tooele?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,696/mo in Tooele. The local median household income is $96,221/yr, meaning the typical Tooele household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Tooele?

Rent in Tooele has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Tooele rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Tooele is middle-of-the-pack for Utah for rent, ranking #28 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,696/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tooele?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tooele ($1,696/mo): West Jordan ($1,656/mo), Magna ($1,657/mo).

What percentage of Tooele residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of Tooele households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. Tooele leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Tooele rent compare to the national average?

Tooele's median rent of $1,696/mo is $269 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #28 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,696/mo, rent takes ~21% of Tooele's median household income ($96,221/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tooele 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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