Surrounded by the mountains and the Great Salt Lake is Grantsville, a rural town 36 miles from Salt Lake City. This rural community, with its wide, country pastures, has a population of about 12,000, making it the second most populous city in Tooele County. “Grantsville is an absolute cow town, with lots of farms and quaint restaurants,” says Rodney Moser, broker/owner at NextHome Navigator, who has nearly three decades of local experience. “You’ll see cows daily, and every once in a while, you’ll get stuck behind them during traffic.”
In 1850, James McBride and Harrison Severe discovered the area after traveling from Missouri to present-day northern Utah. Today, people are still gradually settling down in Grantsville; the city’s population grew by about 72% between 2010 and 2023. “People are moving here for more affordable homes with bigger lots; they can get a house for a fraction of the price compared to nearby areas,” Moser says.
According to the Department of Workforce Services, Tooele County’s major employers are the Tooele School District, Walmart and the U.S. Department of Defense. Grantsville’s median household income is $97,000, higher than $80,000 nationally.
Grantsville maintains its ties to agricultural lifestyle.
Farmland still dominates the Grantsville lifestyle.
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New homes along suburban streets
Traditional two-story homes are common in Grantsville with decent-sized, grassy lawns. There’s a lot of new construction in the city, with one-story ranch-style homes popping up. Streets are adjacent to wide sidewalks lined by streetlights, mailboxes and basketball hoops. The median home price is about $530,000, higher than the national median of $420,000. Properties stay on the market for an average of 59 days, compared to 45 days nationally.
Grantsville is experiencing a construction boom.
Many new homes are found in Grantsville.
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The Tooele School District
The Tooele School District serves children and earns a C from Niche. The district has over 20,000 students. There are no private schools in Grantsville, but local churches include the Grantsville Lakeview Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Grantsville Junior High is found in the heart of Grantsville.
Grantsville high school students attend Grantsville High School, located in easy access from all corners of the city.
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Grantsville City Hollywood Park
Grantsville City Hollywood Park includes a playground, a splash pad and large grassy fields. Bonneville Seabase is a camping spot in the city’s northwest corner, and the public can access the Oquirrh Hills Golf Course, an 18-hole facility 12 miles away. Many hiking trails surround the city, including the West Canyon Trailhead, and the Pegasus Event Center has horseback riding classes. Six miles away, the Utah Motorsports Campus is a 4.5-mile track for auto, motorcycle and go-kart races. In June, it hosts the annual Night Lights lantern festival. Skydive Utah is nearby, at the Tooele Valley Airport.
Grantsville City Hollywood Park is a favorite of residents.
Residents of Grantsville enjoy the open space and amenities of Grantsville City Hollywood Park.
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Dinners at the Outpost
Soelberg’s Market is the city’s local grocery store. The Outpost is a cozy diner offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Virg’s Restaurant is a family-owned eatery serving American staples on ceramic, white plates. The Utah Fire Museum is located in the city's southeastern corner, next to the Utah Motorsports Campus and the Tooele County Fairgrounds. The Clark Historic Farm is a hub for community events like Pioneer Day in July and the summer concert series.
The Outpost is a popular restaurant for Grantsville residents.
Grantsville residents enjoy a vast menu selection at The Outpost.
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Commuting to Salt Lake City
Utah State Route 138, known as West Main Street, is the city’s major east-west freeway. Interstate 80 runs directly north of town. Grantsville has no public transportation, and Salt Lake City International Airport is 32 miles away for long-distance travel.
According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, the city’s property and violent crime have remained relatively stable over the past few years. The nearest hospital is Mountain West Medical Center, 11 miles away.
Wildfire season
Grantsville has a cold, dry and arid climate with warm summers and snowy winters. The city experiences wildfire season from May to October every year.
Grantsville's dry climate can lead to a long wildfire season.
Wildfire season can impact Grantsville.
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