Is Layton, UT 84040 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Layton is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 18% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score47/ 100

More competitive than 48% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #32 of 110 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list17.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market40Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$210▲ +0.3% vs. last year

The Layton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Layton, UT 84040 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 93 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $564,206. Overall, Layton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Davis County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Layton ranks #32 of 110 UT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at North Salt Lake 84054 (9% sold over asking) or Kaysville 84037 (13% sold over asking), while Centerville 84014 (27% sold over asking) and Bountiful 84010 (24% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bountiful 84010Seller’s market $235 /sq ftCenterville 84014Buyer’s market $254 /sq ftClearfield 84015Seller’s market $219 /sq ftFarmington 84025Balanced $246 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Layton real estate

Is Layton a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Layton, UT 84040 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Layton?

The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Layton sell over asking?

18% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Layton?

About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Davis County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Layton?

The median sale price was $564,206 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $210 per square foot.

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