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City of Tooele, Utah

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About homes in Tooele

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Tooele in Tooele County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1994Median year built1U.S. 1980
34%Built before 1980118% built since 2010
1996Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1989
78%Detached single-family18% in 5+ unit buildings
79%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$381kMedian home value1Utah median $489k

The median home in the city of Tooele was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Utah median of 1992.1 Most of Tooele's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 18% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Tooele are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1996 against 1989.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Tooele is mostly detached single-family: 78% of units, with 8% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Home ownership is the norm in Tooele: 79% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Tooele is valued at $381,400 (ACS), below the Utah median of $489,400.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Winters are long: the Salt Lake City Intl Ap station averages 112 nights a year at or below 32°F and 32 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers run hot, with about 62 days a year at 90°F or more and 8 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is low, about 16 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Snowfall averages about 52 inches a year.2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope.

Heating dominates the year: about 5,154 heating degree days against 1,420 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Tooele sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Tooele are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Tooele housing units by year built
Before 19406.4%
1940-195910.8%
1960-197916.7%
1980-199926.9%
2000-200921.6%
2010 or later17.6%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Salt Lake City Intl Ap, 24.2 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Tooele, UT?

Most home remodeling projects in Tooele, UT land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Tooele?

The median home in the city of Tooele was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Utah median of 1992. Most of Tooele's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 18% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Tooele climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Salt Lake City Intl Ap station averages 112 nights a year at or below 32°F and 32 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 62 days a year at 90°F or more and 8 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 16 inches. Snowfall averages about 52 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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