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Living in Layton, UT
Explore Layton and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.8 / 10
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Layton at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population83,286
Median Household Income$102,480
Median Home Value$477,700
Median Gross Rent$1,538
Median Age32.3
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment2.8%
Work From Home16.3%
Homeownership72.5%
Housing Vacancy4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Layton is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Layton and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Layton
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$477,700
Median Gross Rent$1,538
Homeownership72.5%
Housing Vacancy4.7%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Layton, UT
Median Household Income$102,480
Unemployment2.8%
Work From Home16.3%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Layton and how households are structured
Population83,286
Median Age32.3
Average Household Size3.0
Layton is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Layton
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Layton point to hot summers, cold winters, moderate annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High91.7°F
Average Winter Low19.5°F
Annual Rainfall26.2 in.
Annual Snowfall22.8 in.
Seasonal Life in Layton
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Layton is located in Davis County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Davis County.
County Intelligence
Layton & Davis County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Layton is located in Davis County, Utah.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Layton.
Current NarrowTheList data for Layton shows a population of about 83,286. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Davis County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Layton.
For someone considering a move to Layton, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
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