At a Glance
Median Income
$106,799
$56,271 per capita
Home Value
$333,900
Zillow: $455,030
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
11.6% smoking rate
How Layton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Layton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Layton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Layton residents earn a median household income of $106,799 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,271. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Layton is $333,900 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,030. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
38.3% of adults in Layton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Layton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population896
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,799
Per Capita$56,271
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$333,900
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$455,030
Housing Units379
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation548 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Layton was built in 1975.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.