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About
Life in Ogden
Ogden works well if you want access to the Wasatch Mountains and outdoor recreation without living in a ski resort town—the foothills are immediately east of the city with hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing easily accessible. The job market is solid with low unemployment at 4.1%, anchored by the IRS facility and healthcare employers like McKay Dee Hospital, plus Weber State University providing steady employment. Housing is more affordable than Salt Lake City proper, with median home values around $355,600 and median rents near $1,216, though they've been climbing.
Ogden at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
11.4%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Ogden: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ogden, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (64.6%), and 21.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.6%
of households
Married Couples
42.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Ogden
In Ogden, rent runs 19% below the UT average, and home values are 27% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,326
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $390,773 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above UT average
Unemployment in Ogden and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ogden is 0.5 percentage points higher than the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Ogden Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area
Commute22.5 min avg
How Ogden residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ogden, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ogden runs 35% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
444.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,626.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ogden Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Weber County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Weber County, which includes Ogden, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $2,500 |
| 2024 | 18 | Heavy Snow | $1,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $22,000 |
| 2022 | 24 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Weber County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Weber County, which includes Ogden, is typically good — 240 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
240
per year
Moderate Days
123
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Weber County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ogden has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
21.6"
Annual Snowfall
107.9"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 2.51" |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 1.85" |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 2.27" |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 2.45" |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 2.58" |
| Jun | 83°F | 56°F | 1.48" |
| Jul | 92°F | 64°F | 0.63" |
| Aug | 90°F | 63°F | 0.74" |
| Sep | 80°F | 53°F | 1.50" |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 2.12" |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 1.67" |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 1.76" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ogden
Ogden has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
13.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Intermountain Health Mckay-dee Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Hospital-davis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Layton
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.1 mi away · Layton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ogden
Ogden's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
31
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Ogden
Public · 2-year · 16,360 students · in-state tuition $6,625 · 46% graduate · median earnings $60,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 226 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $41,796 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Golden Spike National Historical Park, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ogden
Ogden has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Golden Spike National Historical Park (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayTimpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
56 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ogden
Weber County Main Library
2464 Jefferson Ave, Ogden
Cities Near Ogden
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Ogden FAQ
Is Ogden, Utah affordable?⌄
Ogden's median rent is $1,216/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,575/year. Median home value is $355,600.
Is Ogden, Utah safe?⌄
Ogden's violent crime rate was 445 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1627 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ogden, Utah?⌄
Ogden has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ogden, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Ogden is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,216/month and median household income is $72,575/year. The median home value is $355,600. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ogden, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Ogden is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from