Grantsville, Utah
Population: 6,015
Located in Tooele County
Located thirty-three miles southwest of Salt Lake City in Tooele Valley, Grantsville is bordered on the south by South Mountain, which divides Rush Valley from Tooele Valley; it is bordered on the west by the Stansbury Range, and to the north by Stansbury Island. Across the valley floor east lies the Oquirrh Mountains. Grantsville is the second largest city in Tooele County and is noteworthy for both the number and excellence of its horses and cattle, which at one time were important means of bringing much wealth into the city. Large tracts of desert land still provide grazing in the winter for livestock, and majestic homes are still standing from the earlier period of prosperity. The city's wide main street is bordered by tall, lovely trees. The climate is mild; a very deep accumulation of snow is prevented because of its proximity to the Great Salt Lake. The average summer high temperature is in the 80s; the average summer low is in the 50s; the average winter high is in the 40s; and the average winter low is in the 20s. The average water year rainfall is 11 inches of precipitation. Two parks are located in the town and a memorial museum contains artifacts from the Donner Party. Stock show grounds are owned by the county, and campgrounds are found in nearby South Willow Canyon. A senior citizens' center was completed in 1984. An earlier venture by Grantsville businessmen was the investment in 1869 in a woolen mill ten miles east of the city, near present-day Stansbury Park. The construction of the Tooele Ordnance Depot in 1943 brought employment to the area and also a population increase; consequently, a new high school was built, which became a focal point for school and public events. Real estate is readily available in this community with an array of living choices including townhouses, apartments, and single-family homes. A 3 bedroom, 2-bathroom home just under 1,400 square feet starts around $89,000. If a condo is more your style, you could find a nice 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, with 1,100 square feet starting in the $91,000 range. A simple, split level home with 1,800 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms would be around $119,000. Today residents enjoy the benefits and conveniences of larger cities within a quiet, friendly, "home town" atmosphere. There is no room for boredom here in Grantsville, add to the fact that you are a stone's throw away from one of the most famous mountains in the world and also close to one of the most exciting cities around, and you have the recipe for constant good times! Come and see Grantsville - it will change your life!
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