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Kaysville, Utah

Introduction to Kaysville, Utah

Kaysville, Utah, in Davis county, is located 2 miles SE of Layton, Utah (center to center) and is 377 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city is part of the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 20,351 people reside in Kaysville.

Kaysville History

The city of Kaysville is located in Davis County. After the arrival of the Mormon pioneers in 1847, Hector Haight settled in the area. He was sent to the north to find the stock’s feed and thereafter he settled in. Despite the fact that the settlement started in the 1840s, the name of the community is connected to the fact that William Kay was made the bishop by Heber C. Kimball and Brigham Young, in the year 1851. The city was officially incorporated in 1868 and was the first city to be incorporated in Davis County.

Kaysville and nearby Attractions

  • Great Salt Lake State Park
  • Museum of Church History and Art
  • East Canyon State Park
  • Old Deseret Village
  • Antelope Island State Park
  • Children's Museum of Utah

Things To Do In Kaysville

The notable locations in the area include Cherry Hill Campground, Village Square, and Crestwood Professional Plaza. The numerous parks in the area include East Wilderness Park, Barton Ponds Park, Richmond Park, and Gailey Park. The Davis Park Golf Course is a well facilitated golf course that offers multiple opportunities to the golf enthusiasts. The local churches in the area include Westminster Presbyterian Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and Wasatch Baptist Church. Kaysville City Library offers a good selection of reading materials to the avid readers.

Kaysville Transportation

Salt Lake City International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Kaysville Higher Education

Weber State University, Salt Lake Community College, and Utah State University are the nearby higher educational institutions.

High Points

Kaysville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyKaysville Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Kaysville College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Kaysville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Kaysville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Kaysville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Kaysville, UT

Comparing Kaysville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Male Share of the Population94
Well-Paid Single Men48
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population27
Well-Paid Single Women29
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income810
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals27
People Living Alone13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime78

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