The Town FilesLayton, Utah
City in Davis County · population 81,773 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $477,700
- Household income
- $102,480
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 32.3
Layton is a city of 81,773 people in Davis County, Utah. The median home is worth $477,700, close to the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better transit than 90% of Utah towns, more vibrant than 87% of Utah towns, more walkable than 84% of Utah towns.
How Layton ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Layton is worth $477,700, close to the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $102,480, which is more affordable than 55% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,538 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Layton | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $477,700 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,538 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $102,480 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Layton
| People | Layton | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.8% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in Layton
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 19.5°F. About 26.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.8 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Layton since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 22, 2016 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 22, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 22, 2018.
Severe weather in Davis County since 1996
Davis County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4578: Straight-Line Winds |
| July 9, 2020 | Earthquake | DR-4548: Earthquake And Aftershocks |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| August 30, 2019 | Fire | FM-5292: Gun Range Fire |
Jobs and pay in Davis County
Davis County had 144,747 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,003 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Layton itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Layton
22 public schools with 18,039 students, about 23.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layton High | 10-12 | 2,211 | 27.3 |
| Northridge High | 10-12 | 1,955 | 26.1 |
| Shoreline Junior High | 7-9 | 1,178 | 27.4 |
| Legacy Jr High | 7-9 | 1,090 | 26.6 |
| North Davis Preparatory Academy (charter) | K-9 | 969 | 20.2 |
| North Layton Jr High | 7-9 | 962 | 20.9 |
| Central Davis Jr High | 7-9 | 930 | 23.8 |
| Sunburst School | PK-6 | 862 | 24.6 |
| No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science (charter) | 10-12 | 713 | 23.8 |
| Sand Springs School | PK-6 | 705 | 21.4 |
| Lincoln School | PK-6 | 694 | 21.0 |
| Mountain View School | PK-6 | 687 | 22.2 |
Towns near Layton
- Clearfield, UT3.3 mi · 31,909 people · home $373,900
- Kaysville, UT3.4 mi · 32,945 people · home $623,700
- South Weber, UT4.1 mi · 7,867 people · home $549,200
- Fruit Heights, UT4.4 mi · 6,101 people · home $667,700
- Sunset, UT5.5 mi · 5,475 people · home $332,500
- Syracuse, UT5.8 mi · 32,141 people · home $573,300
- Washington Terrace, UT6.3 mi · 9,267 people · home $353,900
- South Ogden, UT6.6 mi · 17,488 people · home $407,800
Layton questions
Is Layton, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Layton scores better for retirees than 18% of Utah towns and quieter than 9%. 10.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Layton?
The median owner-occupied home in Layton is valued at $477,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,480, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,538 a month.
What is the weather like in Layton?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 19.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.2 inches of precipitation a year and 22.8 inches of snow.
Does Layton get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Layton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 22, 2016. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)