LaytonvilleCA
A town of 720, settled in 1879.
Is Laytonville a good place to live?
Laytonville’s median age is 57.8 years, against 39 years in California’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 7 of the 847 California towns we compare have a lower median household income than Laytonville. Laytonville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
720 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Laytonville: who provides what
Laytonville is unincorporated, so Mendocino County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Laytonville.
In Laytonville, the median rent runs lower than in the typical California or U.S. town
Laytonville’s median rent is $928 a month, below both California’s towns ($1,896 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Typical home values fell 9.6% in the year to September 2026. 77% of households own their home in Laytonville.
| Laytonville | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $928 a month | $1,896 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The schools Laytonville’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Laytonville Unified school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laytonville ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 217 | C− |
| Laytonville HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 98 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
With 1.5 jobs for every working resident, Laytonville draws in 270 commuters
About one in 5 of Laytonville’s working residents works in town. 18% of Laytonville residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Laytonville has added 64 jobs, to 313 in 2023.
| Laytonville | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 21% | 6.6% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Laytonville faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Laytonville
Laytonville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 87° and January nights drop to 36°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Laytonville stands out in California and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
Laytonville beats the California average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
| Laytonville | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 11% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 17% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 22% | 19% |
| What stands out | Laytonville | CA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 5.1% |
| More smokers | 20.4% | 10.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 5.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Laytonville has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
6.7 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. The trail density in Laytonville is 1.2 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Laytonville
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Laytonville; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Laytonville residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across California.
Every workday, about 270 people come to Laytonville for work
Where Laytonville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Laytonville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Laytonville, CA a good place to live?
Laytonville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.