Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Tooele

Affordability in Tooele, UT

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Tooele is $1,214 per month and the median household income is $96,221 per year, with approximately 21% of households renting. Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can offer a meaningful alternative for renters whose costs exceed what the local market allows.

Safety

The Tooele Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 354 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Tooele

The area around Tooele's assisted properties scores 65 (Somewhat Walkable), 14 (Minimal Transit), and a Bike Score of 42 out of 100, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically.

• Walkability: Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is useful for many trips.
• Transit: Public transit options are limited in this area; most residents rely on a personal vehicle.
• Biking: Some bike infrastructure exists, though conditions are not fully connected.

Schools

Tooele is served by 17 schools across 2 districts, including 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools, and 2 other schools, according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Tooele

The median household income in Tooele is $96,221 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,214 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates, which helps illustrate what market-rate housing typically costs here.

Affordable and income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Tooele has 2 HUD-assisted properties with a combined 73 units available in the city.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Tooele have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood risk data for this area.