Living in Ogden, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ogden · Census data 2020–2024
Ogden has 754 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $78,125 (6% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $157,400, the median rent is $1,214/month.
Ogden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ogden at a glance
- Population
- 754
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $78,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $157,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,214/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ogden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ogden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ogden the median home value is $157,400, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,274 a month in housing costs.
Ogden median household income
The median household income in Ogden is $78,125 and the income per person is $36,249. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Ogden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 287
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.69
Ogden demographics
- Population
- 754
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 280
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ogden ›
Education in Ogden
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Ogden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ogden
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Ogden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | 754 | $78,125 | $157,400 | $1,214 |
| St. Joseph | 3,778 | $120,789 | $270,900 | $968 |
| Fithian | 578 | $80,500 | $118,000 | $1,039 |
| Royal | 292 | $86,250 | $161,200 | $1,136 |
| Homer | 1,245 | $85,875 | $146,200 | $979 |
| Muncie | 147 | $83,750 | $76,500 | — |
| Fairmount | 555 | $60,500 | $87,600 | $783 |
| Sidney | 936 | $88,618 | $197,600 | $1,094 |
| Oakwood | 1,380 | $46,293 | $103,000 | $695 |
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What is the median household income in Ogden, IL?
The median household income in Ogden is $78,125, 6% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ogden?
The median home value in Ogden is $157,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Ogden?
The median gross rent in Ogden is $1,214 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Ogden, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Ogden?
The median age in Ogden is 37.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ogden?
The average commute to work in Ogden is 21 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ogden?
The unemployment rate in Ogden is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ogden?
21.5% of adults in Ogden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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