Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 209, settled in 1970.
37% of the land in Layton is conserved, against 3% in Florida’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, at 33 acres. Layton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Coastal flooding makes up 22% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Census counts: 100 in 1970, 210 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1912 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Layton. Close and well known come first.
2 mi National ParkEverglades National Park778K visitors a year
33 mi State parkJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park9 mi Zoo & aquariumDolphin Research Center
16 mi Zoo & aquariumTheater of the SeaEverglades National Park: Everglades NPS from Homestead, Florida, United States, Public domain · John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park: Jim Stuby (talk), Public domain · Theater of the Sea: Averette, CC BY 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Layton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Layton.
In Layton, the rent at the middle of the market is $1,833 a month, above both the Florida town median ($1,647 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Layton: 72% of households are owner-occupiers, near both the Florida town median (72%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
| Layton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,833 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 72% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Since 1998, Layton has seen 69 flood insurance claims paid out. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in the town than in 94% of U.S. communities. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2017.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary | — | 33 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
209 people lived in Layton by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, 3.2% fewer than in 2020. The age of the median resident for Layton comes to 61.3 years. A bachelor’s degree or higher: just over two in five adults 25 and older, vs 34% across Florida.
| Layton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.3 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 31% | 29% |
Somewhere between 28% and 50% women
The Census survey reached too few of Layton’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.9 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Layton | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.6% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.7% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.8% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 22.9% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.5% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.1% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.9% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.5% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 22% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
The median commute is under 62 miles. The share of residents in Layton who live below the poverty line: 5.1%. Since 2013, Layton has lost 49 jobs, to 13 in 2023. For Layton, the average commute is 23 minutes.
| Layton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $150,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical July afternoon high in Layton is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
One in ten adults smoke cigarettes in Layton. CDC measures, 31 in all: Layton beats Florida on 10 and trails on 1. In Layton, 14% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 17% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Layton | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 32% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Layton | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.1% | 13.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.6% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 9.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Layton; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Layton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
City in Florida, United States
Layton is a city located on the island of Long Key in Monroe County, Florida, United States. The city is part of the Florida Keys. The population was 210 at the 2020 census.
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Layton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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