Layton, Utah

About Layton

Layton is a thriving city in northern Utah with an estimated population of 84,348. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#431 nationwide).

Officially, Layton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 22.56 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,739 residents per square mile.

📰 Layton News Today

• Former East Layton police officer pleads no contest to child sex abuse charges KSL News · Oct 7
• 1863 N 75 E, Layton, UT 84041 Realtor.com · Oct 9
• 71-year-old jailed after trying to meet undercover officer posing as teen for sex ABC4 Utah · Oct 5
• Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash with car on Highway 193 in Layton FOX 13 News Utah · Sep 25
• Brock Michael Elwood Obituary (2026) - Layton, UT - Lindquist's Layton Mortuary Legacy | Obituary · Oct 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Utah headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Layton Unique

• A top-25 city in Utah by population (#11 of 255 incorporated places).
• Positioned in northern Utah, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Home to 2.6% of Utah's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 84,348.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Layton

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Layton

• 99 Thai Fusion — thai
• Aconcagua Argentine Bakery and Cafe — argentinian
• Applebee's — american
• Bajio Mexican Grill — mexican
• Beans & Brews Coffee House — coffee shop (café)
• Black Bear Diner — american
• Bluefin Sushi — fish
• Burger Stop — burger
• C&B Famous Chicken — chicken
• Cafe Rio — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Aloha Golf & Coffee Lounge · Arcade
• Classic Fun Center · Attraction
• Heritage Museum of Layton · Museum
• Layton Aquarium & Wildlife · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Layton

• Andy Adams Park reviews ★
• Bamberger Trail reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Chapel Park reviews ★
• Heritage Square reviews ★
• James E. Woodward Park reviews ★
• Kay's Creek Parkway reviews ★
• Kays Creek Hollow reviews ★
• LDS Church Park Area East reviews ★
• LDS Church Park Area West reviews ★
• LDS Church Park and Greenery reviews ★
• Layton Commons Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Layton

• Central Davis Jr High
• Crestview School
• King School
• Layton High
• Layton School
• Leadership Learning Academy
• Lincoln School
• Mountain View School
• No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science
• North Davis Preparatory Academy
• North Layton Jr High
• Northridge High
• Vae View School
• Whitesides School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Holy Cross Hospital-Davis ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
• Intermountain Health Layton Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Layton

🏘️ Nearby Communities