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LAKE POINT

I-80 corridor — SLC in 28 minutes, Tooele County's fastest-growing city, and the most direct Great Salt Lake access on the Wasatch Front.

Lake Point is Tooele County's fastest-growing community — 6,000 residents (and adding rapidly) at 4,250 feet on the I-80 corridor where Salt Lake City is 28 minutes east, the Great Salt Lake shoreline is adjacent to the north, and the I-80 freeway delivers the fastest Salt Lake commute time in all of Tooele County without a mountain pass.

~$430,000Median Price

~6,000Population

4,250 ftElevation

SLC: 28 min via I-80 · Fastest-growing Tooele County · Great Salt Lake adjacent · I-80 direct

Market Snapshot 2026

Median Sale Price~$430,000

Price / Sq Ft~$202

Days on Market18–30 days

List-to-Sale98–103%

Appreciation+5.3%

Active Listings18–28 homes

MarketSeller's Market

Fastest Growing · I-80 SLC 28 min · Great Salt Lake · Newest City

About Lake Point

Living in Lake Point.

Lake Point incorporated in 2021 alongside Erda — both reflecting the rapid growth of the I-80 corridor west of Salt Lake City. Lake Point's defining advantage is its commute time: 28 minutes to Salt Lake City on I-80 is the fastest SLC commute of any Tooele County community and competitive with many SLC County suburbs. The I-80 freeway — not a mountain pass — provides consistent all-weather access that SR-36's Oquirrh Mountain pass cannot guarantee in severe winter conditions.

The Great Salt Lake shoreline runs immediately north of Lake Point — creating an unusual adjacency between a growing residential community and one of North America's most distinctive natural features. While the lake itself is not swimmable, the shoreline access for birdwatching, photography, and the surreal visual experience of the lake's mineral-stained waters is genuinely rare.

At a $430K median with a 28-minute I-80 SLC commute, Lake Point delivers the Tooele County value case at the fastest available commute speed. The +5.3% appreciation is Tooele County's highest — the I-80 corridor is where growth is most concentrated and where SLC overflow buyers most directly land.

Lake Point City Official Website — City of Lake Point — city services and community information for Tooele County's fastest-growing community.

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Price by Area

Where to Buy in Lake Point.

I-80 corridor / north$440K–$560K

Fastest I-80 SLC access · newest builds · most growth

Core Lake Point$415K–$530K

Most active · newer construction · I-80 access

Entry / south$395K–$490K

Most affordable Lake Point · dual I-80/SR-36 access

Investment Overview

+5.3%Appreciation

<1%Vacancy

3.8–4.8%Cap Rate

Neighborhoods

Lake Point Neighborhood Guide.

I-80 North Corridor

$440K–$560K

Fastest SLC access. Newest builds. Most active growth area.

28 min SLCNewest buildsI-80 direct

Core Lake Point

$415K–$530K

Most active. Newer construction.

Most activeNewerI-80 access

Entry South

$395K–$490K

Most affordable Lake Point.

EntryAffordableDual access

Market Analysis

The Lake Point Market in 2026.

Lake Point's +5.3% appreciation is Tooele County's highest — the I-80 corridor captures the most direct SLC overflow growth.

The seller's market (1.5 months) is the tightest in Tooele County. The 28-minute I-80 commute draws buyers who need SLC access at below-SLC prices.

Investment cap rates (3.8–4.8%) solid. Consistent rental demand from SLC commuters.

Schools

Lake Point Schools.

High School · Tooele SD

Tooele High School (14 min south)

Tooele County SD serves Lake Point through Tooele High School.

Grades 9–12 · Tooele SD

K–8 · Tooele SD

Area Tooele SD schools

Tooele SD K–8 — verify specific assignment with district for Lake Point address.

K–8 · Tooele SD

Higher Ed Access

SLCC Tooele (12 min) · University of Utah (34 min via I-80)

I-80 provides fastest Tooele County university access.

Higher Ed

Great Salt Lake

Adjacent north shoreline

Great Salt Lake's south shore runs immediately north — birdwatching, photography, and the surreal lake experience.

Natural feature

Commute Guide

Getting There from Lake Point.

DestinationTimeVia

Salt Lake City (I-80 E)26–32 minI-80 E — fastest Tooele County SLC commute

Stansbury Park (south)6–10 minSR-36 S or local roads

Erda (south)10–14 minLocal roads S

West Valley City24–30 minI-80 E

Great Salt Lake shoreline2–5 minNorth of city

Tooele City (south)18–22 minSR-36 S

Bonneville Salt Flats22–28 minI-80 W

Highlights

Why Live in Lake Point?

The Great Salt Lake — immediately north of Lake Point — is one of the Western Hemisphere's most distinctive natural features: a terminal lake with no outlet that concentrates minerals to 5–27% salinity (varying by arm and year), supporting billions of migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway. The south shore adjacent to Lake Point is a globally important shorebird habitat. While not a swimming lake, the birdwatching (avocets, stilts, phalaropes, and seasonal waterfowl) and photography of the lake's pink and red mineral-tinted waters create a genuinely extraordinary natural environment for residents.

The Bonneville Salt Flats — world land speed record venue — are 22–28 minutes west on I-80. Speed Week (August) draws motorsports enthusiasts from worldwide. The Tooele Motorsports Park (south of Tooele City) is 22 minutes south. I-80's direct connection to SLC makes Lake Point functionally the Tooele County equivalent of a west Salt Lake County suburb, but at $100K–$150K below comparable West Valley or Kearns addresses.

I-80 to SLC — 28 min direct (fastest Tooele County)

Great Salt Lake adjacent north shore

Bonneville Salt Flats — 25 min west

Tooele County's fastest-growing city

Newest city (2021)

Stansbury Park 8 min south

Modern construction throughout

Best Tooele County commute time

FAQs

Lake Point Real Estate FAQ.

Why is Lake Point's commute faster than other Tooele cities?

Lake Point sits directly on I-80 — the main freeway corridor into Salt Lake City from the west. There is no mountain pass, no two-lane road, no intermediate city. I-80 east from Lake Point delivers you to West Valley City in 24 minutes and downtown SLC in 30 minutes. Other Tooele communities use either SR-36 (mountain pass, adds 4–8 minutes) or connect to I-80 via Stansbury Park (adds 6–10 minutes driving). Lake Point's I-80 position is its defining advantage.

What is the Great Salt Lake like up close?

The south shore near Lake Point is a flat, open landscape of salt flats, mudflats, and shallow water that extends north for miles. The water varies from pink to red depending on mineral concentration and algae. The smell of hydrogen sulfide is present during warm months (particularly at low lake levels). The birdwatching is world-class — millions of shorebirds use the south arm. It's not a conventional recreation lake, but it's a genuinely unique natural environment that some residents specifically love.

What is Speed Week?

Bonneville Speed Week (typically August) takes place on the Bonneville Salt Flats — 25 minutes west on I-80. Teams from around the world attempt land speed records on the 15-mile salt course. Free to watch from the roadside. It's one of motorsports' most iconic annual events and Lake Point residents have better access than almost anyone.

Property taxes?

Tooele County ~0.65% — roughly $2,795/year on a $430K home.

Down payment programs?

Utah Housing programs apply. FHA 3.5% on $430K = $15,050.

Is there commercial development in Lake Point?

Growing — Lake Point's commercial base is expanding post-incorporation. Currently, Stansbury Park (8 min south) and Tooele City (18 min south) provide the primary commercial services.

Tooele County Cities

Explore All Tooele Valley Communities.

Tooele County offers seven distinct communities — from the I-80 corridor's fastest SLC commute to the historic West Desert mining towns. One school district serves all.

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