Moving to Hill Air Force Base
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Layton, Utah.
Also known as: Hill AFB
Hill Air Force Base, on Utah’s Wasatch Front between Ogden and Salt Lake City, is a major F-35 base and logistics depot with a large civilian workforce. Families PCSing here settle in Layton, Clearfield, or Kaysa-area suburbs, drawn by mountain access and strong schools in a moderately priced, fast-growing market.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-base housing serves families near the flightline, with the usual waitlists. Off-base, Layton sits right outside the gate and is the family favorite for schools, Clearfield and Roy offer the most affordable inventory, and Kaysville and Farmington to the south are pricier and highly rated. Utah’s growth has pushed prices up, but buying remains common.
Where military families live near Hill Air Force Base
Families PCSing to Hill Air Force Base most often settle in Layton, Clearfield / Roy, Kaysville / Farmington. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layton | $1,600-$2,200 | $420k-$560k | 5-15 min | Right outside the gate; family favorite with strong schools. |
| Clearfield / Roy | $1,500-$2,000 | $380k-$490k | 5-15 min | Most affordable inventory next to the base. |
| Kaysville / Farmington | $1,750-$2,400 | $470k-$640k | 15-25 min | Pricier, highly rated suburbs to the south. |
2026 BAH near Hill Air Force Base
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Hill Air Force Base is set by the UT291 (Ogden/Hill AFB, UT) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $2,118 | $1,668 |
| E-7 | $2,271 | $1,935 |
| O-3 | $2,361 | $2,181 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Hill Air Force Base
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | High | Davis School District | Layton |
| Davis High School | High | Davis School District | Kaysville |
| Vae View Elementary | Elementary | Davis School District | Layton |
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Where do most families live near Hill AFB?
Layton, right outside the gate, is the family favorite for its strong Davis School District schools and short commute. Clearfield and Roy offer the most affordable homes next to base. Kaysville and Farmington to the south are pricier and highly rated. All sit along the Wasatch Front with quick mountain access.
Is Utah’s Wasatch Front expensive for military families?
Prices have risen with the area’s fast growth but remain moderate compared to coastal bases. Layton and Clearfield near Hill AFB are reasonably priced, and BAH set to the Ogden area typically supports a mortgage. The strong schools and outdoor lifestyle make buying with a VA loan popular for multi-year assignments.
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