Living in Ogden, UT
Ogden is the 400th-largest city in the US, home to about 90,000 people in 2025. It has grown 2.5% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (100.3 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 89,510+2.5% since 2020
- Median home value
- $355,6004.9 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,216/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $72,575median, per year
- Price level
- 100.3US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 36° / 91°lows 21° / 65°
- Average commute
- 23 min12% work from home
- State income tax
- 4.5%top rate, flat
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County: Weber County
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Elevation: about 4,301 ft
Metro area: Ogden, UT
Cost of living in Ogden
The median home in Ogden is worth $355,600 and the median household earns $72,575 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.9 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,216 a month, about 20% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Ogden, UT metro area at 100.3, with housing at 117.9 and goods at 96.4 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $75,300 here. Utah taxes wages at a top rate of 4.5% (a flat rate). The average combined state and local sales tax in Utah is 7.42%.
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Ogden weather
Average highs run from 36°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 21°F. It gets 16 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 108 inches of snow. Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 121 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to June and September.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Ogden
People and work
The median resident is 33.6 years old, and 26% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 61% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 22 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 33.6109th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 61%of households
- People per sq mile
- 3,25127.5 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 2%2% walk, 0.5% bike
- Unemployment
- 4.1%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 13.7%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1966median year
Who moves to Ogden, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Las Vegas (Clark County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to St. George (Washington County), Las Vegas (Clark County) and Phoenix (Maricopa County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA rating for Weber County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: winter weather, lightning, avalanche.
Home prices
+3.7% in a year
Up 33% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Ogden, UT area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
56% good days
7 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Ogden-Clearfield, UT area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Ogden
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- University of Utah 35 miles
- Utah State University 34 miles
- Weber State University 4 miles
- Nightingale College 34 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Airports near Ogden
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden-Hinckley Airport OGD | 5 mi | 15,582 |
| Salt Lake City International Airport SLC | 32 mi | 13,543,570 |
| Provo Municipal Airport PVU | 73 mi | 455,219 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Ogden
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber State University | 4 mi | 16,360 | $10,237 | n/a |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Wildfire smoke in Ogden
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Ogden on about 57 days a year, including about 18 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Ogden
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 33,508 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Ogden
Downtown Ogden is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden School District | Pre-K to 12 | 10,244 | 23 | 19.7 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Davis School District (71,428 students), Weber School District (32,054 students), Box Elder School District (12,554 students), Morgan School District (3,185 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Ogden's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Ogden's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Spokane, WA70% matchCompare
- Spokane Valley, WA66% matchCompare
- Billings, MT62% matchCompare
- Greeley, CO59% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Ogden
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Ski resorts near Ogden
- Snowbasin 6 miles
- Wolf Mountain 9 miles
- Powder Mountain 13 miles, 28,114 ft
- Canyons Resort 45 miles
Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.
Pros and cons of living in Ogden
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Pros
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Cons
- Data Winters are snowy: about 108 inches a year.
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Cities near Ogden
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layton, UT | 12 mi | 85,308 | $477,700 | 100.3 | Compare |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 38 mi | 218,428 | $539,500 | 100.9 | Compare |
| West Valley City, UT | 39 mi | 137,491 | $419,100 | 100.9 | Compare |
| West Jordan, UT | 45 mi | 116,812 | $492,500 | 100.9 | Compare |
| Sandy, UT | 46 mi | 92,386 | $614,100 | 100.9 | Compare |
| South Jordan, UT | 48 mi | 87,614 | $650,500 | 100.9 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ogden a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show short commutes; the trade-offs are heavy snow. Compare Ogden side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Ogden?
The Census Bureau estimates Ogden had 89,510 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 87,347 in April 2020 (+2.5%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Ogden?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $75,300 in the Ogden area. The median household here earns $72,575.
When is the best time to visit Ogden?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, May to June and September are the most comfortable months. July averages 91°F and January 36°F for daytime highs.
What county is Ogden in?
Ogden is in Weber County, Utah. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Ogden in?
Ogden is on Mountain Time (UTC-7, or UTC-6 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Ogden?
About 4,301 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Utah have a state income tax?
Yes. Utah has a flat income tax with a top rate of 4.5% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Ogden. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Ogden, UT metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Ogden Hinkley Airport, UT station; snowfall from Pineview Dam, UT. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.