What are the schools like in Layton, UT?

Layton is served primarily by No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.

What is the median household income in Layton?

The median household income in Layton, UT is $93,453 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Layton, UT?

Layton has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.8 inches.

Layton, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Layton, UT affordable or expensive?

Layton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Layton is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $387,900 and the median rent is $1,314 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Layton, UT?

Layton has a violent crime rate of 129.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1346.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Layton, UT a Good Place to Live?

Layton is a mid-sized city of 81,726 in Utah, with a median household income of $93,453 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Layton stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Layton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Layton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Layton's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Layton costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Layton, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$387,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,314	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,453	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Layton's violent crime rate is 129.7 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.7 /100k

Property Crime

1346.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Layton is served primarily by No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Layton, UT	National Avg
School District	No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Layton sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 26.2 inches of annual precipitation and 22.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Layton, UT
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.2"
Annual Snowfall	22.8"

Demographics

Metric	Layton, UT	National Avg
Population	81,726	—
Median Age	31.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	29.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clearfield, UT 3 mi Kaysville, UT 3 mi South Weber, UT 4 mi Fruit Heights, UT 4 mi Uintah, UT 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Layton

Layton, UT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

84041 84040

Layton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layton, UT affordable or expensive?

Layton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Layton roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $387,900 and median rent is $1,314/month.

What is the crime rate in Layton, UT?

Layton's violent crime rate is 129.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1346.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Layton?

Public schools in Layton are operated by No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Layton, UT a good place to live?

Layton, UT has a population of 81,726, a median household income of $93,453, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Layton?

Layton averages 36.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.2 inches with about 22.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Layton?

Layton, UT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 84041, 84040.

What is the population of Layton?

The population of Layton, Utah is 81,726 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Layton?

Key numbers for living in Layton: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $387,900, median household income $93,453, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Layton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.