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Layton.
About
Life in Layton
Layton works well if you want suburban convenience without feeling completely isolated from the broader Wasatch Front job market. The median household income hovers around $102,000, which is solid for Utah, and with a 3.2% unemployment rate and strong retail economy anchored by Hill Air Force Base, there are genuine employment opportunities here beyond just commuting elsewhere. Housing costs are reasonable for the region—median home values sit around $478,000 and rent averages $1,538—though like everywhere along the Wasatch Front, prices have climbed.
Layton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Foreign-Born
6.9%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
+4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Layton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Layton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (23.5%), and 8.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.0%
of residents
65 and Older
10.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.7%
of households
Married Couples
59.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.98
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for UT
Rent, home values, and income in Layton
Rent and home values here are close to the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,519
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $521,360 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below UT average
Unemployment in Layton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Layton is 0.4 percentage points lower than the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Layton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area
Commute22.9 min avg
How Layton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Layton, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 20 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
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 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Layton runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
141.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,351.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Layton 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).
Davis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Davis County, which includes Layton, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Excessive Heat | $219,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm 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.
20 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 Layton, 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
Climate86°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Layton has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
26.2"
Annual Snowfall
22.8"
Hot Days/Year
41
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
90
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 2.73" |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 2.71" |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.14" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.01" |
| Jun | 80°F | 53°F | 1.74" |
| Jul | 92°F | 64°F | 0.80" |
| Aug | 87°F | 62°F | 1.01" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 1.70" |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 2.34" |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.01" |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Layton
Layton has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Holy Cross Hospital-davis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Ogden
Intermountain Health Mckay-dee Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Ogden
Lakeview Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14 mi away · Bountiful
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
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.
Education23.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Layton
Layton's student/teacher ratio is 23.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
23
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Layton
Private for-profit · 4-year · 226 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $41,796 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,360 students · in-state tuition $6,625 · 46% graduate · median earnings $60,115 (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, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Layton
Layton has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
46 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Layton
Davis County Library Layton Branch
155 North Wasatch Dr, Layton
Cities Near Layton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Layton FAQ
Is Layton, Utah affordable?⌄
Layton's median rent is $1,538/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $102,480/year. Median home value is $477,700.
Is Layton, Utah safe?⌄
Layton's violent crime rate was 141 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 1352 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Layton, Utah?⌄
Layton has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Layton, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Layton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,538/month and median household income is $102,480/year. The median home value is $477,700. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Layton, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Layton is 23 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