Living in Ogden, UT

Explore Ogden and see how it fits the life you want to build.

87,413 Population Weber County County City Place Type Utah State OrdinancesLocal Rules
Overall Match7.1 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Ogden at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population87,413
Median Household Income$72,575
Median Home Value$355,600
Median Gross Rent$1,216
Median Age33.6
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home12.0%
Homeownership61.3%
Housing Vacancy7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Ogden is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Ogden Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Ogden and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.9 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.0 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.4 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.3 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.1 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Ogden

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$355,600
Median Gross Rent$1,216
Homeownership61.3%
Housing Vacancy7.1%
Housing Value5.8/10
Housing Stability6.8/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Ogden, UT

Median Household Income$72,575
Unemployment4.1%
Work From Home12.0%
Employment8.0/10
Remote Work Friendly6.6/10
Income Strength8.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Ogden and how households are structured

Population87,413
Median Age33.6
Average Household Size2.5

Ogden is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Ogden

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Ogden point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High92.4°F
Average Winter Low21.9°F
Annual Rainfall21.6 in.
Annual Snowfall107.9 in.

Seasonal Life in Ogden

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Ogden is located in Weber County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Weber County. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.

County Intelligence

Ogden & Weber County

Medium Foreclosure Activity

Ogden is located in Weber County, Utah.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Ogden.

Current NarrowTheList data for Ogden shows a population of about 87,413. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Weber County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Ogden.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

South Ogden, UT 3.9 miles away Harrisville, UT 4.0 miles away Washington Terrace, UT 4.2 miles away Marriott-Slaterville, UT 4.2 miles away Riverdale, UT 4.2 miles away West Haven, UT 4.6 miles away Roy, UT 5.7 miles away North Ogden, UT 6.0 miles away Farr West, UT 6.0 miles away Uintah, UT 6.3 miles away South Weber, UT 6.6 miles away Pleasant View, UT 6.9 miles away