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Layton, UT Area Guide

Savor small-town delights near Salt Lake City

Suburban Affordable Mountain Views Commuter Welcoming Family-Friendly Convenient

Rated among the best places to live in Utah, Layton offers residents the best of small-town living within close proximity to the big city. Adjacent to the Hill Air Force Base, Layton boasts sweeping views of the Wasatch Mountains, which tower over the city to the east. Convenience to the I-15 and U.S. 89 as well as the FrontRunner commuter rail makes getting around from Layton a breeze.

Should you choose to rent in Layton, you will have the opportunity to attend community events like the annual Liberty Days Celebration, Layton FEST, and the Electric Light Parade. You’ll also be able to hike Adams Canyon Trail, shop for your next gift at Layton Hills Mall, skate through Classic Fun Center, practice your golf swing at Sun Hills and Valley View golf courses, enjoy the outdoors at Layton Commons Park and Ellison Park, learn something new about the past at the Heritage Museum, and experience the power of the arts through regular events at the Kenley Amphitheater. Salt Lake City is less than a 30-minute drive away as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Layton, UT is $922 for a studio, $1,230 for one bedroom, $1,499 for two bedrooms, and $1,900 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Layton has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,230/month
660 Sq Ft
House
$2,539/month
2,306 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,821/month
1,493 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Layton, UT is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

54 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

27 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Adams School

Public

Grades PK-5

Ellison Park School

Public

Grades PK-5

Mountain View School

Public

Grades PK-5

East Layton School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sand Springs School

Public

Grades PK-5

Shoreline Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

Central Davis Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

Legacy Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

North Layton Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

Northridge High

Public

Grades 9-12

Layton High

Public

Grades 9-12

Trident School

Public

Grades 7-12

7 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Utah Botanical Center
  • Great Salt Lake Nature Center - Trail access only until fall 2016
  • Ott Planetarium
  • Museum of Natural Science

Airports

  • Salt Lake City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.