Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
12%
Layton
Layton, UT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,234
Population
81,865
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Savor small-town delights near Salt Lake City
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Mountain Views
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Sitting at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Davis County, Layton gives you easy access to both Salt Lake City and Ogden without the bustle of either. The mountain views are hard to ignore, and the FrontRunner commuter rail makes heading into the city a straightforward part of daily life. Layton Commons Park and Ellison Park offer plenty of open space to stretch out, while Layton Hills Mall rounds out the shopping scene closer to home.
Renters here will find a solid mix of options, from spacious townhome-style rentals to well-appointed apartment communities with mountain backdrop settings. The inventory skews practical and roomy compared to denser metro areas, making it a strong pick for anyone wanting more square footage. Weber State University's Davis campus adds an academic energy to the area, and the annual Liberty Days Celebration draws the whole community out each summer for fireworks, food, and live entertainment.
Hill Air Force Base sits just adjacent to the city, giving Layton a steady, grounded character that shapes the local economy and community culture alike. Whether you're commuting south toward Salt Lake or north to Ogden, getting where you need to go from here is genuinely easy.
Explore the City
Aerial view of Layton
Residents of Layton shop for groceries at WinCo Foods
The Heritage Museum of Layton is a popular destination.
Layton Commons Park is shaded by tall trees.
Chapel Park is a scenic place to play.
Welcome to Layton City sign
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,858
Average: $111,733
Education
21,917
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
43,632
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Layton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Layton, UT is $902 for a studio, $1,223 for one bedroom, $1,526 for two bedrooms, and $1,915 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Layton has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,223/month
660 Sq Ft
House
$2,803/month
2,392 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,135/month
1,872 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Layton, UT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
652 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
624 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
809 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
781 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
624 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,187 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,009 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,088 Students
North Davis Preparatory Academy
Public
Grades K-8
956 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,009 Students
Northern Utah Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science (NUAMES)
Public
Grades 9-12
673 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,242 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,954 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
7 Students
Paramount Reflections (YIC) School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Utah Botanical Center
- Great Salt Lake Nature Center - Trail access only until fall 2016
- Ott Planetarium
- Museum of Natural Science
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.