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Layton, Utah

Introduction to Layton, Utah

Layton, Utah, in Davis county, is located 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.

Layton History

The city of Layton is located in Davis County. The area was settled in the 1850s. It was then an outgrowth of Kaysville. In 1868, Kaysville was officially incorporated as a city and Layton was included in the boundaries. However, by the 1880s, most of the residents of Layton wanted to be separated from Kaysville. The dispute reached as Linford v. Ellison’s case in 1894. The case was settled in favor of the property owners of Layton. Layton became an unincorporated independent community in 1902 and was officially incorporated in 1920.

Layton and nearby Attractions

  • Willard Bay State Park
  • Children's Museum of Utah
  • Antelope Island State Park
  • Pioneer Village
  • Great Salt Lake State Park
  • Daughters of Utah Pioneer Memorial Museum

Things To Do In Layton

Layton has several notable locations such as Circle L Mobile Home Park and Layton Industrial Park. The shoppers may visit the Hillgate Shopping Center, Layton Hills Mall Convenience Center, and Fort Lane Shopping Center. There are several churches in the area such as Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Rosewood Lane Nazarene Chapel, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The museums in the area include Ogden Union Station Museums, Daughters of Utah Pioneer Memorial Museum, and Children's Museum of Utah.

Layton Transportation

The Salt Lake City International Airport offers air transportation facilities.

Layton Higher Education

The local higher educational institutions include University of Utah, Utah State University, and Utah Valley State College.

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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