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Layton, UT


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Layton, Utah

Layton, Utah, in Davis county, is 378 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is considered part of the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Layton has a population of 58,474.

The People and Families of Layton

In Layton, about 65% of adults are married. Layton is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Layton is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Layton had a median family income of $57,193.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Layton ($7,050). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Layton Housing

About 75% of housing units in Layton are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Layton pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Layton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Layton Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Layton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Layton Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Layton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Layton, UT

Comparing Layton 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 Population107
Well-Paid Single Men49
Racial Diversity39
Well-Paid Single Women29
Female Share of the Population14
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size105
Portion of People Married104

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals39
People Living Alone15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime84
Low Property Crime77

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