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City of Layton, Utah

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About homes in Layton

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Layton in Davis County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1993Median year built1U.S. 1980
26%Built before 1980121% built since 2010
1994Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1991
69%Detached single-family116% in 5+ unit buildings
72%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$478kMedian home value1Utah median $489k

The median home in the city of Layton was built in 1993, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Utah median of 1992.1 Most of Layton's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 21% were built since 2010.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Layton are of similar age: median build years 1994 and 1991.1

Housing in Layton is mostly detached single-family: 69% of units, with 16% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 72% of occupied homes in Layton are owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Layton is valued at $477,700 (ACS), close to the Utah median of $489,400.1

Winters are long: the Ogden Hinkley Ap station averages 121 nights a year at or below 32°F and 38 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers bring about 49 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 16 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Heating dominates the year: about 5,850 heating degree days against 1,052 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Layton sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Layton are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Layton housing units by year built
Before 19400.5%
1940-19594.3%
1960-197920.8%
1980-199937.7%
2000-200915.3%
2010 or later21.4%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Ogden Hinkley Ap, 8.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Layton questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Layton, UT?

Most home remodeling projects in Layton, UT land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Layton?

The median home in the city of Layton was built in 1993, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Utah median of 1992. Most of Layton's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 21% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Layton climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Ogden Hinkley Ap station averages 121 nights a year at or below 32°F and 38 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 49 days a year at or above 90°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 16 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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