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Grantsville, Utah

Introduction to Grantsville, Utah

Grantsville, Utah, in Tooele county, is 24 miles W of West Valley City, Utah and 339 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is home to some 6,015 residents.

Grantsville History

Grantsville was originally founded as Twenty Wells in 1848. It was renamed Willow Creek in October 1850. The name of the city was changed to Grantsville after George D. Grant, a military leader who controlled the hostile Native Americans in the area. The city was incorporated on January 12, 1867.

Grantsville and nearby Attractions

  • Donner - Reed Pioneer Museum
  • Barrick Mining Museum
  • Stansbury Park Golf Course
  • Tooele City Railroad Museum
  • Antelope Island State Park
  • Fort Douglas

Things To Do In Grantsville

One can visit the Grantsville Fort Historic Marker while staying in the city. The Donner-Reed Pioneer Museum, the Tooele City Railroad Museum, the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum and the Barrick Mining Museum are in the area as well. The Beehive House and Fort Douglas are also worth visiting. One can enjoy horseback riding, camping, hiking, swimming and biking at the Antelope Island State Park.

Grantsville Transportation

Salt Lake City International is the nearest major airport.

Grantsville Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at the University of Phoenix-Utah Campus, the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College.

High Points

Grantsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Grantsville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Grantsville, UT

Comparing Grantsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old107
Male Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men38
Racial Diversity24
Senior Citizens25
Female Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Women28
Age of the Population15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married104

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals39
People Living Alone26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime65
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