Tooele County, UT at a glance
Median household income
$106,587$8,882 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Tooele County, UT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Tooele County, UT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Tooele County, UT HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $902 | $10,824 | $36,080 | 10.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $946 | $11,352 | $37,840 | 10.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,241 | $14,892 | $49,640 | 14% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,667 | $20,004 | $66,680 | 18.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,082 | $24,984 | $83,280 | 23.4% |
What a typical income covers in Tooele County, UT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $106,587 a year ($8,882 a month before tax).
What $106,587 leaves after Utah taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Utah tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Utah
Living in Tooele County, UT: common questions
What is the median household income in Tooele County, UT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Tooele County, UT is $106,587 per year (approximately $8,882 per month).
What is the average rent in Tooele County, UT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $902 for a studio, $946 for one bedroom, $1,241 for two, $1,667 for three and $2,082 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Tooele County, UT expensive to live in?
Prices there run 0.9% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 100.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Tooele County, UT?
To keep a $1,241 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $49,640 a year, or $4,137 a month. That is 47% of what the typical household in Tooele County, UT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Tooele County, UT?
On the local median income of $106,587 ($8,882 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $4,441 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,665 for everything else and $1,776 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,241 takes 28% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Tooele County, UT?
Homes in Utah paid 13.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $120. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.