Layton, Utah Short-Term Rental Market
Layton, UT STRs averaged $136/night at 47.3% occupancy in April 2026, with occupancy up 7.2% year-over-year in a northern Utah market with no current STR ordinance.
Quick Answer: Layton, Utah is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 63%. average monthly revenue is $2,917. average daily rate is $179. the top operator is Utah Homes And Vacation Rentals with 132 listings. market score is 44/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Ogden regional market, which includes Layton. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Layton.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Layton is a large city in Davis County, Utah, situated between Salt Lake City and Ogden along the Wasatch Front. It functions as a regional service and recreation hub with STR demand anchored by Hill Air Force Base travel, Antelope Island State Park, and ski resort proximity (Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and Wolf Creek Resort). The market reported 2,174 active listings as of the latest snapshot. In April 2026, listings averaged $136 per night at 47.3% occupancy, producing a RevPAR of $64. All three year-over-year metrics improved through April 2026: occupancy grew 7.21%, ADR rose 3.79%, and revenue increased 6.69%. Supply is mostly entire-place units: 1,892 of 2,174 listings (87.0%) are entire-place rentals, with 282 private rooms. By bedroom count, 1-bedroom properties lead with 638 listings, followed by 2-bedroom (544), 3-bedroom (501), 4-bedroom (247), and 5-bedroom (242). Channel distribution is nearly equal: 1,037 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, 1,024 on Airbnb only, and 113 on VRBO only. The overall market score is 44.2 out of 100, with a seasonality consistency score of 85.4 being the top sub-score, reflecting relatively steady demand despite a distinctive dual-season demand structure. The lower investability (53.4) and regulation (54.6) scores reflect the regulatory ambiguity surrounding short-term rentals in the city.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy | ADR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51% | $173 | $2,440 |
| Feb | 66% | $196 | $3,074 |
| Mar | 61% | $182 | $3,074 |
| Apr | 45% | $116 | $1,650 |
| May | 59% | $118 | $1,784 |
| Jun | 67% | $150 | $2,500 |
| Jul | 66% | $170 | $2,980 |
| Aug | 56% | $151 | $2,351 |
| Sep | 51% | $134 | $1,858 |
| Oct | 50% | $122 | $1,751 |
| Nov | 49% | $122 | $1,537 |
| Dec | 56% | $159 | $2,102 |
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Layton
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Homes And Vacation Rentals | 132 | 3,808 | ★ 4.86 |
| 2 | Evolve | 58 | 2,307 | ★ 4.79 |
| 3 | Mountain Luxury Lodging | 54 | 257 | ★ 4.78 |
| 4 | Bee Cave Management | 51 | 310 | ★ 4.94 |
| 5 | Wolf Creek Resort Rentals | 43 | 203 | ★ 4.94 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Layton?
Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
| 1 bed | 638 |
| 2 bed | 544 |
| 3 bed | 501 |
| 4 bed | 247 |
| 5 bed | 242 |
ADR by Property Tier
| Entire Home | $196 |
| Luxury | $390 |
| Professionally Managed | $267 |
Revenue by Dwelling Type
| Apartment | $2,339 |
| Entire Place | $3,141 |
| House | $3,297 |
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 47.1% |
| vrbo | 5.2% |
| both | 47.7% |
Investment Analysis
No Zillow home value data was available for the Layton market in the current snapshot, so purchase-price-based yield estimates are not included. On the revenue side, the 2025 full-year average of $2,563 per month translates to approximately $30,800 in annualized revenue for a typical listing. All three primary year-over-year metrics are positive through April 2026 (occupancy +7.2%, ADR +3.8%, revenue +6.7%), a meaningful acceleration compared to the flat-to-declining trend in some comparable Utah markets. Tier differentials are significant: luxury-tier properties averaged $242 per night versus the all-listings ADR of $136 (a 78% premium), and professionally managed properties averaged $210 per night, a 54% premium over market, the highest professional management premium in this batch. Entire-home listings averaged $148 per night. By property type, houses generate approximately $2,182 per month versus $2,087 for entire-place listings and $1,544 for apartments. Investors should be aware of Layton’s regulatory gray zone: the city currently has no STR-specific ordinance (as of mid-2026), which removes permit cost friction but also means rules could change. The explicit prohibition on short-term rental of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) narrows one common investment strategy.
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ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)
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Booking Insights
Layton-area guests book an average of 33 days in advance, one of the shorter planning windows in the dataset, consistent with a regional market where travelers book at most a month out for weekend ski trips or summer recreation stays. The average length of stay is 4.56 nights, reflecting extended ski-trip stays (midweek arrivals, weekend departures) and outdoor recreation visits rather than quick urban overnights. At 47.3% occupancy in April (approximately 14.2 occupied nights per 30-day month), a typical listing sees about 3 completed guest stays monthly during shoulder season. At peak June occupancy (68.0%), the equivalent calculation yields approximately 5 stays per month. The short booking window means operators should update pricing frequently as check-in dates approach, particularly for high-demand weekends around ski resort closings in spring and summer festival weekends.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
As of mid-2026, the City of Layton states it does not currently regulate short-term rentals, placing whole-home STRs in a regulatory gray zone rather than under a dedicated permit or license program. There is no STR-specific permit, no published night cap, and no stated owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement. Operators conducting business in the city should obtain a general Layton business license. One clear prohibition applies: short-term rental of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is explicitly NOT permitted, even though ADUs themselves are allowed in single-family residential zones with a permit. HOA covenants may impose additional restrictions that override the city’s permissive stance. On taxes, Utah marketplace facilitators (Airbnb, VRBO) automatically collect and remit lodging taxes. Davis County’s transient room tax increased to 4.5% effective January 1, 2026, enabled by Utah HB456 raising the county TRT cap; this stacks on state sales tax (4.85%), the 0.32% state TRT, the 0.25% county option sales tax, and any municipal TRT, for a combined lodging tax in approximately the 10-11% range. Enforcement is currently minimal, consistent with the absence of a formal ordinance. Investors should treat the gray-zone status as a risk factor: a city ordinance could be adopted at any time. Confirm current rules with Layton City and Davis County and review HOA declarations before purchasing.
Market Comparison
Against US STR market medians of approximately 55% occupancy and $220 ADR, Layton runs below median on both metrics in April 2026 (47.3% occupancy, $136 ADR), though its 2025 annual average occupancy of 55.6% was at parity with the national median. The 7.2% year-over-year occupancy gain and 6.7% revenue gain through April 2026 are among the stronger positive indicators in this batch. The market is managed with moderate professional concentration: Utah Homes and Vacation Rentals leads with 132 listings and 3,808 reviews at a 4.86 average rating. Evolve holds second with 58 listings and a 4.79 rating across 2,307 reviews. Mountain Luxury Lodging ranks third with 54 listings and a 4.78 rating. Together the top three manage approximately 244 of 2,174 active listings, representing about 11.2% of the market. The overall market score of 44.2 is low, primarily reflecting the regulatory gray zone and the market’s position as a service and access hub rather than a primary destination resort.
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