Market analytics · June 2026 archive
Layton, Utah real estate market report.
Monthly sold prices, days on market, sale-to-list ratio, and absorption rate. Updated nightly from UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors.
Updated · Sources: UtahRealEstate.com & Washington County Board of Realtors
June 2026 · Market Analysis
Layton closings pull back in June as buyers weigh rising rates against a growing pool of choices.
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June 2026 brought a meaningful step down in closed sales for Layton: 55 homes sold, compared with 70 in May and 77 in April — and well below the 81 closings recorded in June 2025. That 32% year-over-year drop in volume is the headline shift this month, arriving even as active inventory reached 309 homes, up from 266 in May and 240 in April, giving buyers along the I-15 Davis County corridor more options than they've had in over a year. The combination of lighter demand and growing supply is beginning to show up in the sale-to-list ratio, which slipped to 98.52% in June from 99.40% in May and 99.79% in April.
Market pulse
Active inventory in Layton has grown steadily since December 2025's low of 163 homes, reaching 191 in January, 202 in February, 213 in March, 240 in April, 266 in May, and 309 in June — a net gain of 146 listings over six months. Despite that inventory build, the median days on market remained remarkably compressed at just 5 days in June, essentially matching May's 6-day median, which suggests that well-priced homes are still moving quickly even as the overall pool of available listings widens. The sale-to-list ratio tells a more nuanced story: after peaking at 99.79% in April, it has retreated to 98.52% in June, meaning sellers are giving back a bit more ground on price. Notably, 22 of June's 55 closings involved a price reduction before going under contract — a figure worth watching as inventory continues to build.
Mortgage context
The 30-year fixed rate has climbed steadily since February's monthly average of 6.19%, moving through 6.48% in March, 6.42% in April, 6.55% in May, and 6.66% in June before reaching today's spot rate of 6.75% — a climb of 0.56 percentage points from the February low. That trajectory is compressing what buyers near Hill AFB and the broader Layton job base can comfortably qualify for, particularly in the $400,000–$700,000 band where most of the market trades. Rates edged up another 0.125 percentage points over the past 30 days, a modest but directionally consistent move that keeps affordability pressure in place heading into summer.
Payment math
At $459,000 — Layton's June median — a buyer putting 20% down carries a monthly principal-and-interest payment of $2,383 at today's 6.75% rate, which is $30 more than 30 days ago when the rate stood at 6.625%, and $135 above the February low when rates averaged 6.19% and that same loan would have run $2,248 a month.
If you're buying
With 309 active listings and a sale-to-list ratio of 98.52%, buyers in Layton now have real room to negotiate — particularly on homes that have sat past 30 days, where the under-$400,000 segment is showing a median days on market of 30. In neighborhoods like Kayscreek Estates and North Park Village, well-priced homes are still moving in under a week, so focus your attention on listings that have been refreshed with a price cut — 22 of June's 55 closings came with a prior reduction, which means sellers in this market are increasingly willing to deal. If you're cross-shopping with Clearfield or Syracuse to the south, Layton's broader selection at current inventory levels makes it worth a closer look before those markets tighten again seasonally.
If you're selling
June's data is a clear signal that pricing to last spring's 99%+ sale-to-list environment will leave your home sitting: the ratio has dropped to 98.52% and 25 of 55 closings came in below list price. Sellers in the $400,000–$700,000 range — where 32 of June's 55 closings landed — should price at or just under recent comparable sales rather than testing the ceiling, especially if your home is in a community like Trailside or Chapel Hill where there are multiple active listings competing for the same buyer pool. Homes that are move-in ready and priced accurately are still closing in days; those that aren't are increasingly becoming the 22 that needed a price cut first.
Outlook
With active inventory at 309 homes and new listings running at 102 in June — down from May's 130 — the supply build may be moderating, but the gap between available homes and closed sales (55 in June) means buyers retain meaningful leverage heading into July and August. If rates hold near 6.75% or drift higher, the $400,000–$700,000 segment will feel the most pressure, as that band represents the bulk of Layton's transaction volume and is most sensitive to monthly payment changes. Sellers who price correctly in July should still find qualified buyers; those who don't may find the warm summer selling weather less forgiving than it was a year ago, when 81 homes closed in June at a 99.76% sale-to-list ratio.
Watch for
At the current pace of new listings relative to closings, active inventory could cross 350 homes by late August — and if that happens, the sale-to-list ratio likely drifts toward the low-97% range, putting meaningful downward pressure on net sale prices in the $400,000–$700,000 band.
"Fewer closings, more listings, softer prices — Layton's June signals a market recalibrating in real time."
Common questions about Layton this month
Is Layton a buyer's or seller's market in June 2026? ▾
It's shifting toward buyers. Active inventory reached 309 homes in June while only 55 closed — at that pace it would take about 5.6 months to sell every home currently listed, which is above the 3–4 month range that typically favors sellers. The sale-to-list ratio has also retreated to 98.52%, and nearly half of June's closings came in below list price.
Why did Layton home prices appear lower in June 2026? ▾
The June median sale price of $459,184 is down from $500,000 in May and $515,000 in April, but some of that shift reflects the mix of homes that closed rather than a broad market decline. The $400,000–$700,000 band — which made up 32 of 55 closings — had a median sale of $474,500, while the under-$400,000 segment (13 closings) pulled the overall median down. With only 55 closings, month-to-month median swings should be read carefully.
How are rising mortgage rates affecting Layton buyers right now? ▾
The 30-year rate has climbed from a February average of 6.19% to today's 6.75%, adding $135 a month to the principal-and-interest payment on a median-priced $459,000 home with 20% down — that payment now runs $2,383. For buyers in the $400,000–$500,000 range near Hill AFB or commuting to Salt Lake City via I-15, that difference is meaningful and is likely contributing to the pullback in closed sales.
Are homes in Layton still selling quickly in June 2026? ▾
The median days on market was just 5 days in June, nearly identical to May's 6 days — so correctly priced homes are still moving fast. However, the spread is wide: a quarter of homes took longer than 32 days to close, and the under-$400,000 segment had a median of 30 days on market, suggesting that slower-moving or overpriced listings are sitting while the best-positioned homes get snapped up quickly.
Should I wait to sell my Layton home, or list now in summer 2026? ▾
The warm June and July selling season still brings motivated buyers, but the data argues for pricing discipline over timing. With 309 active listings competing for 55 buyers in June, and 22 of those closings requiring a price cut first, the market is less forgiving of aggressive list prices than it was in April. Listing now at a sharp, realistic price is likely more effective than waiting and hoping for a rate drop that may not arrive before fall inventory typically thins out.
Number of Listings
Active inventory · new listings · sold per month
Listing Prices
Active median list · new median list · sold median sale
Absorption Rate
Months of supply — active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate
Sale-to-List Ratio
Close price ÷ original list — buyer/seller leverage
Days on Market
Median days from listing to close
Price Volume
Total dollar volume — active · new · sold per month
June 2026 cohort breakdown
Distribution of what closed last month — by price band, sale-vs-list outcome, and top subdivisions.
How sales priced vs asking
58 sold homes that had a list price recorded
Days on market spread
Quartile distribution
Median 5 · 25th percentile 0 · 75th percentile 31
Needed a price change
Sold listings that had a recorded price change before close
22 of 58 sold homes had at least one price change while listed. Lower = sellers are pricing right the first time.
Sales by price band
Closed-price bucket → sold count and median days to contract
Top subdivisions this month
Ranked by closed count
- 1. North Park Village 2 sold · $525K · 8d
- 2. Kayscreek Estates 2 sold · $519K · 0d
- 3. Park West Estates 2 sold · $409K · 6d
- 4. Rolling Hills 2 sold · $60K · 15d
- 5. Amber Fields 1 sold · $1,624K · 0d
June 2026 by property type
How each housing type performed last month — 58 closings total across subtypes.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Jun-26 | Jun-25 | % Chg | 2026 YTD | 2025 YTD | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold Count | 58 | 81 | -28.40% | 362 | 388 | -6.70% |
| Median Sale Price | $464,092 | $495,000 | -6.24% | $496,660 | $503,837 | -1.42% |
| Median DOM | 5 | 25 | -80.00% | 24 | 27 | -11.11% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.58% | 99.76% | -1.18% | 99.19% | 99.20% | -0.01% |
Sources: UtahRealEstate.com and the Washington County Board of Realtors, aggregated by Best Utah Real Estate. Sale-to-list ratio compares closing price to the final list price (post-reduction). Absorption rate = active inventory ÷ monthly sold rate.