City profile · Utah · Census ACS 2023

Ogden, UT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Ogden - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

86,973
Residents
$70,053
Median income
$311,300
Median home
$1,614
Median rent (state)

Ogden - the verdict

Ogden ranks in the 49th percentile for household income and the 23rd percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

49th
percentile, household income
67th
percentile, home value
64th
percentile, median rent
23rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Ogden, UT

Ogden is a small city in Utah, home to 86,973 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Ogden brings in $70,053 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.0%. Home values in Ogden run a median of $311,300, and the median resident age is 33.3 years. About 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 417 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 154% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2430.7 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Utah tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Utah scores 98.9 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,614 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Utah's average monthly utility costs around $178 (state average). Workers in Ogden report an average commute of 19.9 minutes, with 72.8% driving alone and 11.3% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 87.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

86,973 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Utah

Median Household Income

$70,053 /yr

Poverty 9.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.9 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Utah average

How does Ogden compare to other US cities?

Ogden measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 49% higher than other cities
Home value 67% pricier than other cities
Median rent 64% pricier than other cities
Safety 23% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Utah alone, Ogden ranks #61 of 67 Utah cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Ogden's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Utah, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

49thIncome percentile
23rdSafety percentile

49th percentile nationally for median household income · 23rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Ogden's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Ogden's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 36 Avg. percentile National median
Ogden's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Ogden's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$311,300 33rd percentile more affordable than 33% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Ogden $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Ogden, UT Ogden, UT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Ogden, UT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Ogden, UT median $70,053/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Ogden, UT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Ogden, UT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 25.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
86,973
Median Income
$70,053
Median Home Value
$311,300
Median Age
33.3
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Labor force participation
65.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2430.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
505.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1925.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
53
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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86,000 residents87,000 residents88,000 residents89,000 residents90,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 87,327 residents 89,510 residents ▲ +2.5%
Ogden's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
417
housing units authorized
Single-Family
138
detached homes
Multifamily
279
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 164
2020 353
2021 505
2022 658
2023 526
2024 417

Permit volume increased 154% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.9 minutes
Drive Alone
72.8%
Carpool
10.5%
Public Transit
2.2%
Walk
1.5%
Work from Home
11.3%
Other
1.7%

Based on 44,409 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Utah - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$178
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Utah state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Utah state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Ogden sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.9
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,614/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
87.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Utah

Layton
82,512 people
Lehi
81,039 people
South Jordan
80,331 people
Sandy
94,723 people
Orem
97,048 people
St. George
99,184 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Ogden's 86,973 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Citrus Heights, CA
87,036 people
Duluth, MN
86,863 people
Deerfield Beach, FL
86,742 people
Troy, MI
87,307 people
Springdale, AR
87,388 people
Town 'n' Country, FL
86,544 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Ogden's $70,053 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lockhart, FL
$70,051 median income
Level Park-Oak Park, MI
$70,051 median income
Marion Oaks, FL
$70,056 median income
Trapper Creek, AK
$70,048 median income
McMinnville, OR
$70,060 median income
El Paso, IL
$70,063 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Ogden, UT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Ogden, UT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 77.1% 8.3% 9.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 30.6% White 77.1% Black or African American 1.9% Asian 1.6% American Indian 1.0% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 8.3% Two or more races 9.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Ogden compares to nearby Utah cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Ogden (this city) 86,973 $70,053
Layton 82,512 $99,188
Lehi 81,039 $125,860
South Jordan 80,331 $126,400
Census ACS 5-year FIPS UT FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Ogden, UT?

What is the population of Ogden, UT? +

The population of Ogden, UT stands at 86,973 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Ogden, UT? +

Median annual household income in Ogden runs $70,053, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Ogden? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Ogden; the closest available measure is the Utah state average, a cost of living index of 98.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Utah vary by metro area.

Is Ogden, UT safe? +

Ogden has a total crime rate of 2430.7 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Ogden, UT? +

The median home value in Ogden is $311,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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