What are the schools like in Ogden Dunes, IN?

School district data for Ogden Dunes is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ogden Dunes?

The median household income in Ogden Dunes, IN is $129,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Ogden Dunes, IN?

Ogden Dunes has an average high temperature of 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.3 inches.

Ogden Dunes, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ogden Dunes, IN affordable or expensive?

Ogden Dunes's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ogden Dunes is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $414,300 and the median rent is $988 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ogden Dunes, IN?

Ogden Dunes has a violent crime rate of 111.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 544.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ogden Dunes, IN a Good Place to Live?

Ogden Dunes is a small town of 1,219 in Indiana, with a median household income of $129,375 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Ogden Dunes stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Ogden Dunes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ogden Dunes city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Ogden Dunes's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ogden Dunes costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ogden Dunes, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$414,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$988	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$129,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ogden Dunes's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

111.5 /100k

Property Crime

544.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ogden Dunes, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	75.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ogden Dunes sees average highs of 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation and 40.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ogden Dunes, IN
Average High — January	32.1°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	40.8"
Annual Snowfall	40.3"

Demographics

Metric	Ogden Dunes, IN	National Avg
Population	1,219	—
Median Age	51.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	27.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Portage, IN 3 mi Burns Harbor, IN 4 mi Lake Station, IN 5 mi Dune Acres, IN 6 mi Porter, IN 6 mi

Ogden Dunes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ogden Dunes, IN affordable or expensive?

Ogden Dunes's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ogden Dunes roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $414,300 and median rent is $988/month.

What is the crime rate in Ogden Dunes, IN?

Ogden Dunes's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 544.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ogden Dunes?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ogden Dunes, IN a good place to live?

Ogden Dunes, IN has a population of 1,219, a median household income of $129,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ogden Dunes?

Ogden Dunes averages 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches with about 40.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ogden Dunes?

The population of Ogden Dunes, Indiana is 1,219 with a median age of 51.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ogden Dunes?

Key numbers for living in Ogden Dunes: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $414,300, median household income $129,375, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ogden Dunes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.