Living in Ogden, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ogden · Census data 2020–2024
Ogden has 87,413 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $72,575 (24% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $355,600, the median rent is $1,216/month.
Ogden at a glance
- Population
- 87,413
- Median age
- 33.6State: 32
- Median household income
- $72,575State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $355,600State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,216/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ogden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ogden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ogden the median home value is $355,600, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,216 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,624 a month in housing costs.
Ogden median household income
The median household income in Ogden is $72,575 and the income per person is $35,383. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Ogden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 36,061
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.53
Ogden demographics
- Population
- 87,413
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 33,508
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ogden ›
Education in Ogden
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Ogden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ogden
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Ogden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | 87,413 | $72,575 | $355,600 | $1,216 |
| South Ogden | 17,650 | $80,130 | $407,800 | $1,426 |
| Harrisville | 6,935 | $88,750 | $397,600 | $1,372 |
| Washington Terrace | 9,182 | $80,119 | $353,900 | $1,293 |
| Riverdale | 9,279 | $67,323 | $395,200 | $1,502 |
| Marriott-Slaterville | 1,979 | $101,786 | $593,100 | $1,375 |
| West Haven | 21,563 | $101,012 | $564,300 | $1,702 |
| Roy | 38,993 | $91,282 | $383,000 | $1,624 |
| North Ogden | 21,947 | $113,722 | $476,600 | $1,638 |
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What is the median household income in Ogden, UT?
The median household income in Ogden is $72,575, 24% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (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 $355,600, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Ogden?
The median gross rent in Ogden is $1,216 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Ogden, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Ogden?
The median age in Ogden is 33.6 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Ogden?
The average commute to work in Ogden is 23 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ogden?
The unemployment rate in Ogden is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ogden?
25.9% 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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