Living in South Ogden, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Ogden · Census data 2020–2024
South Ogden has 17,650 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $80,130 (16% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $407,800, the median rent is $1,426/month.
South Ogden at a glance
- Population
- 17,650
- Median age
- 32.7State: 32
- Median household income
- $80,130State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $407,800State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,426/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is South Ogden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Ogden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Ogden the median home value is $407,800, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,426 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,894 a month in housing costs.
South Ogden median household income
The median household income in South Ogden is $80,130 and the income per person is $40,632. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in South Ogden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,038
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.55
South Ogden demographics
- Population
- 17,650
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 6,855
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Ogden ›
Education in South Ogden
33.4% of adults 25 and older in South Ogden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Ogden
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
South Ogden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ogden | 17,650 | $80,130 | $407,800 | $1,426 |
| Washington Terrace | 9,182 | $80,119 | $353,900 | $1,293 |
| Riverdale | 9,279 | $67,323 | $395,200 | $1,502 |
| Uintah | 1,754 | $108,125 | $547,800 | $1,205 |
| South Weber | 8,115 | $138,600 | $549,200 | $1,469 |
| Ogden | 87,413 | $72,575 | $355,600 | $1,216 |
| Sunset | 5,587 | $76,364 | $332,500 | $1,156 |
| Roy | 38,993 | $91,282 | $383,000 | $1,624 |
| West Haven | 21,563 | $101,012 | $564,300 | $1,702 |
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What is the median household income in South Ogden, UT?
The median household income in South Ogden is $80,130, 16% 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 South Ogden?
The median home value in South Ogden is $407,800, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in South Ogden?
The median gross rent in South Ogden is $1,426 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is South Ogden, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
What is the median age in South Ogden?
The median age in South Ogden is 32.7 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in South Ogden?
The average commute to work in South Ogden is 24 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Ogden?
The unemployment rate in South Ogden is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Ogden?
33.4% of adults in South 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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