At a Glance
Median Income
$116,042
$72,997 per capita
Home Value
$455,400
Zillow: $482,678
Median Rent
$959/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
74.0%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
8.8% smoking rate
How Ogden Dunes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ogden Dunes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ogden Dunes a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ogden Dunes residents earn a median household income of $116,042 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,997. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ogden Dunes is $455,400 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,678. Median rent is $959/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
74.0% of adults in Ogden Dunes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ogden Dunes has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,213
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density1,639/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,042
Per Capita$72,997
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A
Home Value$455,400
Rent$959
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$482,678
Housing Units612
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation583 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.0%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+36.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ogden Dunes was built in 1963.
26.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.