Layton, UT — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Davis County · Ogden-Clearfield · population 84,348

Layton, UT
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66
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Layton stands

At or near all-time high.

Median home $528,862
1-year +2.2%
5-yr CAGR +4.9%
vs 5-yr peak -1.1%
Population +0.8%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2022-06$529k$225k$335k$446k$556k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
52/100
Somewhat walkable
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
84/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,745/mo$1,450$1,661$1,872202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent110113100202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 25.2
Rent

At a 25.2 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Layton for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
61 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
64 · w22%
Distance from peak
83 · w18%
Population growth
61 · w16%
Rent YoY
46 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
82 · w10%
Long thesis

Layton has held up across the cycle: home values at $528,862 with +4.9% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Layton's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Layton

Layton is a city in Davis County, Utah, with an estimated population of 84,348. It anchors the Ogden-Clearfield metro area. The population grew 0.8% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Layton is $528,862 as of 2026-04, up 2.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.9% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Layton average $1,745 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+0.2%). The composite momentum score is 66 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Quiet strength: +2.2% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Held the highs: currently -1.1% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Layton (Wikipedia)

Layton (/ˈleɪʔɪn/) is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Ogden-Clearfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 81,773, with 2022 Census Bureau estimates showing an increase to 82,601. 2024 estimates place Layton's population at 87,392. Layton is the most populous city in Davis County and the ninth most populous in Utah.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

Area22.65 sq mi
Elevation4459 ft
EstablishedMay 24, 1920
Density3634.36/sq mi
Named forChristopher Layton

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Davis County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Davis County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

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Run the numbers for Layton

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
36° / 20°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
92° / 64°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
226
~62% of year
Annual precip
12″ rain
53″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
Moderate
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Ogden-Clearfield area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
51%
Dry climate
Median household income
$89,100
Utah state median
Top industries (state-level)
Tech (SL Valley)HealthcareTourism

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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