About

Life in Kaysville

Kaysville feels like a classic suburban community that's become increasingly popular with families moving to northern Utah. The median household income hovers near $133,000 with a median home price around $623,700, so you're looking at an affluent demographic—and housing inventory is tight, with less than 3% vacancy. On the practical side, your commute to jobs elsewhere in the Wasatch Front averages 23 minutes, which is reasonable for the region.

Kaysville at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

32.4 yrs

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Foreign-Born

3.0%

Broadband Internet

97.3%

of households

Population Growth

+1.0%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Kaysville$133,026
Utah avg$95,166
US$80,734

Demographics3.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico

Who lives in Kaysville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Kaysville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.8%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

34.9%

of residents

65 and Older

10.9%

of residents

Households with Kids

49.2%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

12.1%

of households

Married Couples

73.1%

of households

Avg Household Size

3.62

people

Race & Ethnicity

White86.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Two or more races3.8%
Asian1.5%
Black0.8%
American Indian & Alaska Native0.5%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Mexico24.8%
China18.9%
Dominican Republic10.2%
Honduras6.4%
Colombia6.0%
Ghana5.0%
Micronesia4.9%
Poland3.0%
Thailand2.9%
Spain2.8%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only91.9%
Spanish5.3%
Chinese0.9%
Other0.5%
German/Germanic0.4%
Other Asian/Pacific0.3%
Other Indo-European0.2%
French/Haitian0.2%

Cost of Livingrent about average for UT

Rent, home values, and income in Kaysville

In Kaysville, home values are 27% above the UT average.

Median rent (per month)

Kaysville$1,538
Utah avg$1,496
US$1,413

Median home value

Kaysville$623,700
Utah avg$489,400
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

19.2%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

4.6%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

100.3

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$3,065

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

88.7%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1994

median year built

Vacant Homes

2.1%

of housing units

Home Value Trend

$589,819
$683,389
202120222023202420252026

Latest: $683,389 (September 2026)

Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below UT average

Unemployment in Kaysville and typical pay across the metro area

Unemployment in Kaysville is 0.5 percentage points lower than the UT average.

Unemployment rate

Kaysville3.1%
Utah avg3.6%
US4.3%

City-level rate · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

2.8%
2.7%
2.5%
2.2%
3.6%
2.3%
2%
2.4%
3%
3.1%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

City-level (BLS) · Annual averages

What Kaysville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care25.9%
Professional & business services15.5%
Retail11.6%
Finance & real estate8.1%
Manufacturing8.0%
Construction7.5%
Arts, hospitality & food service6.5%
Public administration5.4%

City residents, wherever they work

Median Salary by Occupation · metro area

Management$95,680
Healthcare$76,380
Business & Finance$69,100
Construction$50,240
Education$46,220
Production$44,770
Transportation$39,840
Office & Admin$39,630

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area

Commute22.2 min avg

How Kaysville residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Kaysville, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone67.4%
Carpool4.0%
Public transit0.9%
Walk1.5%
Work from home25.9%
Other0.2%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min29.9%
15–29 min36.8%
30–44 min24.7%
45–59 min4.6%
60+ min4.1%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)

    Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025

    12 mi
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

    Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025

    17 mi

Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.

Safetyviolent crime 92% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in Kaysville runs 92% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

27

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

573.5

per 100,000 residents

Below average (1,552 national, 2025)

Kaysville Police Department

Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025

Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index

Relatively Moderate

87.8 / 100

Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).

Lightning · Very HighAvalanche · HighStrong wind · HighWinter weather · HighEarthquake · Moderate

Davis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Davis County, which includes Kaysville, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Heavy SnowThunderstorm WindHigh WindWinter StormWinter Weather

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
202510Heavy Snow$3,000
202421Thunderstorm Wind$180,000
202332Heavy Snow$1.2M
202216Heavy SnowNone reported
202114Excessive Heat$219,000
20202Thunderstorm WindNone reported
20191Thunderstorm WindNone reported
20182Thunderstorm Wind$10,000

Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.

19 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year

Davis County, county-wide

Air Quality46 median AQI — Good

Days by air quality category (2025)

Air quality in Davis County, which includes Kaysville, is typically good — 231 good-air days per year.

Median AQI

46

Good Days

231

per year

Moderate Days

127

per year

Unhealthy Days

0

per year

Davis County, county-wide

Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Kaysville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).

Spring (Mar–May)

61°/40°F

avg high / low

Summer (Jun–Aug)

87°/61°F

avg high / low

Fall (Sep–Nov)

64°/41°F

avg high / low

Winter (Dec–Feb)

39°/24°F

avg high / low

Annual Precipitation

20.7"

Annual Snowfall

49.6"

Hot Days/Year

56

days above 90°F

Freeze Days/Year

122

days below 32°F

Rainy Days/Year

80

Average month

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
10°30°50°70°90°3"Jan: 2.18" precipitationFeb: 1.82" precipitationMar: 2.11" precipitationApr: 2.39" precipitationMay: 2.71" precipitationJun: 1.33" precipitationJul: 0.71" precipitationAug: 0.80" precipitationSep: 1.25" precipitationOct: 1.90" precipitationNov: 1.59" precipitationDec: 1.86" precipitation22°JJan: high 36°F, low 22°FFFeb: high 42°F, low 27°FMMar: high 53°F, low 33°FAApr: high 59°F, low 39°FMMay: high 70°F, low 47°FJJun: high 81°F, low 56°F91°JJul: high 91°F, low 64°FAAug: high 89°F, low 62°FSSep: high 79°F, low 53°FOOct: high 64°F, low 40°FNNov: high 49°F, low 31°FDDec: high 38°F, low 24°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan36°F22°F2.18"
Feb42°F27°F1.82"
Mar53°F33°F2.11"
Apr59°F39°F2.39"
May70°F47°F2.71"
Jun81°F56°F1.33"
Jul91°F64°F0.71"
Aug89°F62°F0.80"
Sep79°F53°F1.25"
Oct64°F40°F1.90"
Nov49°F31°F1.59"
Dec38°F24°F1.86"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kaysville

Uninsured

3.4%

of residents

No hospitals inside Kaysville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Layton

Holy Cross Hospital-davis

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Layton

Ogden Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Ogden

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity31.3%US 36.8%
Diabetes7.5%US 12.6%
High blood pressure26.0%US 37.1%
Current smoking6.4%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity14.5%US 26.6%
Depression29.1%US 23.0%
Asthma11.0%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year74.2%US 78.2%

Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.

Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.

Education23.3:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Kaysville

Kaysville's student/teacher ratio is 23.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

19

within city limits

Private Schools

0

within city limits

College Degree Rate

48.5%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Colleges Near Kaysville (within 15 miles)

Weber State University

11.3 mi away

Public · 2-year · 16,360 students · in-state tuition $6,625 · 46% graduate · median earnings $60,115 (10 yrs after entry)

Eagle Gate College-Layton

3.4 mi away

Private for-profit · 4-year · 226 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $41,796 (10 yrs after entry)

Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)

Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 43 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kaysville

Kaysville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (43 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

National Monument

43 mi away

Golden Spike National Historical Park

National Historical Park

51 mi away

Fossil Butte National Monument

National Monument

84 mi away

Public Libraries in Kaysville

Davis County Library Kaysville Branch

215 N Fairfield Rd, Kaysville

Branch~57 hrs/week

Cities Near Kaysville

The closest cities within 60 miles

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Kaysville FAQ

Is Kaysville, Utah affordable?⌄

Kaysville's median rent is $1,538/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $133,026/year. Median home value is $623,700.

Is Kaysville, Utah safe?⌄

Kaysville's violent crime rate was 27 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 574 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Kaysville, Utah?⌄

Kaysville has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Kaysville, Utah?⌄

The cost of living in Kaysville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,538/month and median household income is $133,026/year. The median home value is $623,700. About 19% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Kaysville, Utah?⌄

The average commute in Kaysville is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.

Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from