Kaysville
About the area
Kaysville was settled in 1847 and named for William Kay, one of the area's earliest homesteaders. Today the city covers approximately 9 to 10 square miles on the Davis County bench and is home to more than 33,700 residents, making it one of the larger communities on the northern bench. Its historic Main Street remains a functioning commercial corridor—antique stores, vintage shops, and locally owned restaurants on the original spine that dates to the late 1800s. A city-led downtown redevelopment plan has been in progress since 2021, targeting added walkability and mixed-use density while preserving Main Street's character.
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Living in Kaysville
Amenities & Lifestyle
Historic Main Street is Kaysville's most distinctive commercial asset—antique stores, vintage shops, specialty retailers, and locally owned dining on the original commercial spine that dates to the late 1800s, with a downtown redevelopment plan in progress since 2021 aimed at adding walkability and mixed-use density. Lagoon Amusement Park, approximately 5 miles south in Farmington, has operated on 150 acres since 1896. The Davis County Fairgrounds and Legacy Events Center are located adjacent to the city in Farmington, approximately 2 miles south, hosting the annual Davis County Fair and regional events. Legacy Parkway Trail provides paved multi-use access from western Kaysville; the Bonneville Shoreline Trail runs above the east bench for hikers and trail runners. US Route 89 (Mountain Road) runs north-south as the primary commercial corridor through the city.
Getting Around
I-15 runs along Kaysville's western edge, making it one of the more accessible cities on the northern Davis County bench. Downtown Salt Lake City is approximately 25 to 30 minutes south by car (approximately 23 miles via I-15), and Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 28 to 32 minutes south via I-15. Farmington Station, approximately 5 miles south, is an established FrontRunner stop with a park-and-ride that provides rail access to Salt Lake City and points south. US-89 (Mountain Road) connects Kaysville north to Layton and south to Fruit Heights and Centerville.
Historic Main Street Small-Town Character
Most Davis County cities have traded their historic commercial cores for strip malls along US-89 or I-15 frontage roads. Kaysville has not. Main Street still runs antique stores, vintage shops, and locally owned restaurants on the original commercial spine that dates to the late 1800s. Davis High School—serving approximately 2,225 students—anchors the community's identity in a way that few single institutions do in Wasatch Front suburbs. The school has operated continuously on or near Main Street for generations. Named for William Kay, who built one of the area's first homesteads in 1847, Kaysville has maintained a small-town pace through decades of Davis County growth.
Schools
Kaysville is served by the Davis School District. Davis High School (grades 10-12; approximately 2,225 students) serves most Kaysville addresses. Kaysville Junior High and Fairfield Junior High also serve portions of the city depending on address. Multiple Davis School District elementary schools operate within Kaysville boundaries. Confirm current attendance boundaries for any specific address at davis.k12.ut.us.
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Kaysville Real Estate FAQ
Kaysville prices typically range from around $740,000 to $825,000, though there is a notable gap between asking and sold prices. The listing median was approximately $817,000 in mid-2026, while the sold median was closer to $740,000 in late 2025. East bench custom homes with large lots and mature trees run at the higher end. Verify current figures against live MLS data before making decisions.
Kaysville is approximately 23 miles from downtown SLC, a drive of roughly 25 to 30 minutes via I-15 under normal traffic. The SLC airport is approximately 28 to 32 minutes south. Farmington Station, approximately 5 miles south, is an established FrontRunner stop with rail access to Salt Lake City and points south.
The Davis County Fairgrounds and Legacy Events Center are located in Farmington, approximately 2 miles south of Kaysville. The fairgrounds are commonly associated with the Kaysville area and are easily accessible from Kaysville.
Kaysville has a more established small-town character, with a historic Main Street and large-lot east bench neighborhoods. Farmington has stronger transit connectivity (an active FrontRunner station with a park-and-ride), a built-out town center at Station Park, and a more active new-construction market. Farmington's sold medians run somewhat below Kaysville's asking prices. Both are Davis County bench cities in Davis School District.
