What's New in Layton, Utah
Davis County's largest city is transforming. From the downtown FrontRunner TOD to Layton Hills Mall's renovation, Kihomac's aerospace expansion, and the West Layton Business Park — here's everything happening in Layton right now.
Layton, Utah — Davis County's largest city with 85,000+ residents — is entering its most dynamic period of development in decades. Anchored by Hill Air Force Base (Utah's largest employer with 22,000+ jobs), Layton has always had economic stability. Now it's adding urban vitality: a downtown transit-oriented development plan, a renovated Layton Hills Mall, new aerospace facilities, and a 150-acre business park in west Layton. Here's what every buyer, seller, and investor needs to know.
6 Developments Shaping Layton Right Now
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Dr. David R. Haws has served Layton buyers, sellers, and investors for 19+ years. I know every development, every school boundary, and every Hill AFB neighborhood before it hits the market.
Why Layton, Utah Is Davis County's Most Dynamic Real Estate Market
Layton, Utah — the largest city in Davis County — has long been anchored by Hill Air Force Base, Utah's largest single employer with over 22,000 military and civilian personnel. That foundation has given Layton's real estate market a stability and resilience that few Utah cities can match. In 2025 and 2026, that foundation is being supercharged by a wave of private investment, infrastructure development, and economic expansion that is transforming Layton from a military-adjacent suburb into a genuine urban center.
The downtown Main Street transit-oriented development plan, approved by Layton City Council in June 2025, is the most significant planning decision for Layton's core in decades. Combined with the FrontRunner 2X project that will double rail frequency, the Layton FrontRunner station area is positioned to become one of the most walkable, transit-accessible neighborhoods in all of northern Utah.
Meanwhile, the defense and aerospace economy around Hill AFB continues to expand. Kihomac's new 67,700 sq ft facility, the Draper Labs campus opening at Falcon Hill in 2026, and the 150-acre West Layton Business Park are all creating high-paying jobs that translate directly into housing demand. Dr. David R. Haws has served Layton buyers, sellers, and investors for 19+ years. Contact Dr. Haws at (801) 915-4315 or visit drhaws.homes.
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