At a Glance
Median Income
$99,188
$41,036 per capita
Home Value
$437,400
Zillow: $521,360
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,359/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
7.8% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Layton residents earn a median household income of $99,188 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,036. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,433 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Layton is $437,400 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,360. Median rent is $1,455/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Layton reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,359/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
36.0% of adults in Layton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Layton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population82,512
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density3,657/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,188
Per Capita$41,036
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$18,120M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A
Home Value$437,400
Rent$1,455
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$521,360
Housing Units27,570
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,359/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary123/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain26.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,465 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Layton was founded in 1850.
The median home in Layton was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.