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RUSH VALLEY

South Tooele County's agricultural town — Rush Valley basin, equestrian character, Stockton 5 minutes, and authentic small-town Utah at the valley's most accessible prices.
Rush Valley is a small agricultural town in Tooele County's south valley — 600 residents at 4,960 feet where working ranches and hay fields define the Rush Valley basin floor, equestrian properties are standard, Stockton is 5 minutes north, and the open West Desert horizon stretches south and west in the most expansive landscape in Tooele County.
~$365,000Median Price
~600Population
4,960 ftElevation
Rush Valley basin · Equestrian · Stockton 5 min · Tooele City 18 min · Open West Desert
Market Snapshot 2026
Median Sale Price~$365,000
Price / Sq Ft~$176
Days on Market28–52 days
List-to-Sale94–98%
Appreciation+3.6%
Active Listings4–8 homes
MarketBalanced Market
South Valley Agricultural · Equestrian · Most Affordable North Tooele · Rural Character
About Rush Valley

Living in Rush Valley.

Rush Valley sits at the heart of the Rush Valley geographic basin — the broad agricultural valley south of the Oquirrh Mountains that gives the community its name and its character. The valley floor's working cattle ranches and hay operations create the agricultural landscape that defines daily life in ways that the I-80 corridor communities have largely left behind. Equestrian properties with barns, corrals, and pasture acreage are common throughout the Rush Valley area, making it Tooele County's primary equestrian community.

Stockton — 5 minutes north — provides the closest commercial services and the primary connection to SR-36 and Tooele City (18 minutes north). The Ophir Canyon road, accessible from the Stockton area, leads to the historic Ophir mining community and the Oquirrh Mountains terrain that Rush Valley residents access as a primary recreation resource. At 4,960 feet, Rush Valley's elevation provides cooler summer temperatures than the valley floor communities to the north.

At a $365K median — Tooele County's most affordable agricultural town — Rush Valley delivers the south valley equestrian character and open basin views at prices that reflect the rural lifestyle trade-off of distance from Tooele City's commercial infrastructure.

Rush Valley City Official Website — City of Rush Valley — city services and community information for this small south Tooele County agricultural community.
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Price by Area

Where to Buy in Rush Valley.

Agricultural / equestrian properties$360K–$480K
Large lots · horse barns · pasture · basin character
Town residential$345K–$430K
Most active · established · Tooele SD access
Investment Overview
+3.6%Appreciation
<2%Vacancy
4.8–6.0%Cap Rate
Neighborhoods

Rush Valley Neighborhood Guide.

Agricultural/Equestrian
$360K–$480K
Working farm and ranch character. Horse-eligible. Basin views.
EquestrianLarge lotsAgricultural
Town Residential
$345K–$430K
Core Rush Valley. Most active. Tooele SD.
Most activeEstablishedTooele SD
Market Analysis

The Rush Valley Market in 2026.

Rush Valley's +3.6% appreciation is steady from a thin transaction base — the agricultural character creates durable demand from equestrian buyers.

The balanced market (2.8 months) gives patient buyers consistent leverage.

Investment cap rates (4.8–6.0%) are among Tooele County's strongest — low prices with stable agricultural rental demand from ranch workers and south valley workforce.

Schools

Rush Valley Schools.

High School · Tooele SD
Tooele High School (18 min north via SR-36)
Tooele County SD serves Rush Valley through Tooele High School in Tooele City — approximately 18 minutes north.
Grades 9–12 · Tooele SD
K–8 · Tooele SD
Rush Valley Elementary
Rush Valley Elementary serves the community's K–6 population with very small class sizes.
Grades K–6 · Tooele SD · in community
Higher Ed Access
SLCC Tooele (20 min) · University of Utah (50 min via SR-36)
SR-36 north provides access to Tooele City and then the Wasatch Front universities.
Higher Ed
Equestrian Recreation
Rush Valley basin trails · Oquirrh Mountains access
The Rush Valley basin and adjacent Oquirrh Mountains provide extensive riding terrain directly accessible from the community.
Recreation
Commute Guide

Getting There from Rush Valley.

DestinationTimeVia
Stockton (north)4–8 minSR-36 N
Tooele City (north)16–20 minSR-36 N
Ophir Canyon (northwest)14–20 minNorth to Stockton then west
Grantsville (northwest)22–28 minNorth then west on SR-138
Vernon (south)12–16 minSouth valley roads
Salt Lake City (via SR-36)46–54 minSR-36 N to I-15/I-80
Stansbury Park (northeast)24–30 minSR-36 N
Highlights

Why Live in Rush Valley?

The Rush Valley basin spreads in all directions from the community — the agricultural valley floor of hay fields and cattle operations provides the open western landscape that defines the south Tooele County lifestyle. The Oquirrh Mountains rise to the northeast providing hiking, OHV, and hunting access. The Sheeprock Mountains frame the western horizon. Equestrian buyers find Rush Valley's basin floor ideal for both recreational riding and working horse operations — the terrain is accessible, the lot sizes support proper horse keeping, and the agricultural community ethos makes the equestrian lifestyle genuinely normal rather than exceptional.

Stockton's historic character (5 minutes north) and the Ophir Canyon road provide the most direct Oquirrh Mountains access in south Tooele County. Tooele City (18 minutes north) provides the hospital, commercial base, and school infrastructure. Vernon (12 minutes south) anchors the valley's southern reach. The Utah West Desert spreads westward from the valley creating the dramatic open horizon that makes Rush Valley one of Utah's most visually expansive small-town addresses.

Rush Valley basin equestrian terrain
Horse-eligible large lots throughout
Stockton 5 min · Ophir Canyon 16 min
Tooele City 18 min for services
Oquirrh Mountains OHV and hunting
Open West Desert horizon views
Most affordable Tooele County town
Vernon 12 min south — south valley access
FAQs

Rush Valley Real Estate FAQ.

Who is Rush Valley right for?
Equestrian families who want working horse properties with basin terrain access; agricultural families with multi-generational Tooele Valley roots; remote workers who want maximum south valley space at Tooele County floor pricing; and buyers who specifically want the working-ranch community character that the I-80 corridor communities have lost.
What are the equestrian properties like?
Rush Valley has a genuine equestrian community — multiple properties with barns, corrals, round pens, and pasture irrigation. The basin floor's flat terrain and agricultural water rights support proper horse keeping. This is not a suburban horse property community — it's an agricultural valley where horses are part of the working landscape.
Is the SR-36 commute to Tooele City practical?
18–20 minutes north on SR-36 to Tooele City is a manageable daily commute for residents who work at TEAD or in Tooele City. The road is a two-lane rural highway — appropriate speed for the terrain, generally clear conditions except during winter storms.
Property taxes?
Tooele County ~0.65% — roughly $2,373/year on a $365K home.
Down payment programs?
Utah Housing programs apply. FHA 3.5% on $365K = $12,775.
Commercial services in Rush Valley?
Very limited — a small gas station/convenience store. Tooele City (18 min) provides all commercial services. Stockton (5 min) has limited services.
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