The Town FilesOgden, Utah
City in Weber County · population 87,321 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $355,600
- Household income
- $72,575
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 108 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 33.6
Ogden is a city of 87,321 people in Weber County, Utah. The median home is worth $355,600, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Utah towns, hipper than 97% of Utah towns, better transit than 96% of Utah towns.
How Ogden ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ogden is worth $355,600, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $72,575, which is more affordable than 45% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,216 a month. 61.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ogden | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $355,600 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,216 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $72,575 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.3% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Ogden
| People | Ogden | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.6% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Ogden
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 21.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 107.9 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ogden since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Utah town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 14, 1968 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Weber County since 1996
Weber County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4578: Straight-Line Winds |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| September 5, 2017 | Fire | FM-5206: Uintah Fire |
| August 8, 2011 | Flood | DR-4011: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Weber County
Weber County had 121,786 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,684 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Ogden itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Ogden
54 public schools with 28,690 students, about 19.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber High | 10-12 | 2,074 | 20.9 |
| Bonneville High | 10-12 | 1,405 | 20.7 |
| Ben Lomond High | 10-12 | 1,338 | 21.9 |
| Davinci Academy (charter) | K-12 | 1,269 | 20.8 |
| Ogden High | 10-12 | 1,113 | 19.5 |
| Ogden Preparatory Academy (charter) | PK-9 | 1,012 | 17.8 |
| North Ogden Jr High | 7-9 | 899 | 20.4 |
| Mount Ogden Junior High | 7-9 | 877 | 23.7 |
| South Ogden Jr High | 7-9 | 799 | 19.5 |
| East Ridge Elementary School | PK-6 | 775 | 22.8 |
| Farr West School | K-6 | 768 | 22.6 |
| Majestic School | K-6 | 746 | 21.9 |
Towns near Ogden
- South Ogden, UT3.9 mi · 17,488 people · home $407,800
- Harrisville, UT4.0 mi · 7,036 people · home $397,600
- Washington Terrace, UT4.2 mi · 9,267 people · home $353,900
- Riverdale, UT4.2 mi · 9,343 people · home $395,200
- West Haven, UT4.6 mi · 16,739 people · home $564,300
- Roy, UT5.7 mi · 39,306 people · home $383,000
- North Ogden, UT6.0 mi · 20,916 people · home $476,600
- Farr West, UT6.0 mi · 7,691 people · home $563,000
Ogden questions
Is Ogden, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ogden scores better for retirees than 9% of Utah towns and quieter than 5%. 11.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Ogden?
The median owner-occupied home in Ogden is valued at $355,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,575, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,216 a month.
What is the weather like in Ogden?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.6 inches of precipitation a year and 107.9 inches of snow.
Does Ogden get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ogden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 14, 1968. The typical Utah town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)