What are the schools like in Ogden, UT?

Ogden is served primarily by Ogden City District. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

What is the median household income in Ogden?

The median household income in Ogden, UT is $66,226 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Ogden, UT?

Ogden has an average high temperature of 38.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 107.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Ogden, UT affordable or expensive?

Ogden's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ogden is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,000 and the median rent is $1,056 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ogden, UT?

Ogden has a violent crime rate of 505.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1925.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ogden, UT a Good Place to Live?

Ogden is a mid-sized city of 86,754 in Utah, with a median household income of $66,226 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Ogden stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ogden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ogden 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: 95.1

Ogden's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ogden costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ogden, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,056	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,226	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ogden's violent crime rate is 505.4 per 100,000 residents — 33% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

505.4 /100k

Property Crime

1925.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ogden is served primarily by Ogden City District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ogden, UT	National Avg
School District	Ogden City District	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ogden sees average highs of 38.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 21.6 inches of annual precipitation and 107.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ogden, UT
Average High — January	38.3°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	21.6"
Annual Snowfall	107.9"

Demographics

Metric	Ogden, UT	National Avg
Population	86,754	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Ogden, UT 4 mi Harrisville, UT 4 mi Washington Terrace, UT 4 mi Marriott-Slaterville, UT 4 mi Riverdale, UT 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Ogden

Ogden, UT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

84403 84408

Ogden vs Other Cities

Ogden, UT vs South Ogden, UT Ogden, UT vs Harrisville, UT Ogden, UT vs Washington Terrace, UT Ogden, UT vs Marriott-Slaterville, UT Ogden, UT vs Riverdale, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ogden, UT affordable or expensive?

Ogden's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ogden roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $270,000 and median rent is $1,056/month.

What is the crime rate in Ogden, UT?

Ogden's violent crime rate is 505.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1925.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ogden?

Public schools in Ogden are operated by Ogden City District. The district has 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ogden, UT a good place to live?

Ogden, UT has a population of 86,754, a median household income of $66,226, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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?

Ogden averages 38.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.6 inches with about 107.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ogden?

Ogden, UT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 84403, 84408.

What is the population of Ogden?

The population of Ogden, Utah is 86,754 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ogden?

Key numbers for living in Ogden: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $270,000, median household income $66,226, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ogden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.