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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Eleanor G.

Planning a move to Ogden -neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and The median home value here is around $311,300, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to loo...

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Lucas Thomas

What I wish I knew before living in Ogden

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $1,128/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,128 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? Looking f...

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Philip F.

Life in Ogden as a young professional

Moved here 8 years ago for work. Ogden has a small but active network for young professionals. Income levels are solid here — median is around $70,053. Rent runs about $1,128/month for a typical apartment. The social scene is pretty active with lots of meetups. Would I recommend it? Absolutely..

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Grace Murphy

What surprised you most about Ogden?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Tucson and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $311,300 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The...

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santiago_walker

What's it really like living in Ogden?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 20s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 86,973 people. The median home value here is around $311,300, which seems about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Nora Perez

Affordable areas near Ogden?

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Jessica R.

Just moved to Ogden from San Francisco — first impressions

We made the move 3 ago and here are my first impressions: The food scene is amazing. Rent runs about $1,128/month for a typical apartment. Weather is moderate — about 49F average. Biggest surprise: Traffic is worse than I thought Biggest disappointment: Nightlife is limited Overall, there are wor...

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Waylon

Freelancing from Ogden -experience?

Median household income is $70,053, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $311,300, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Ogden sits at 437.0 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are ...

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Julian Young

How much do you pay for rent in Ogden?

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $311,300, which seems about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks for reading.

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Waylon Thompson

First time home buyer in Ogden

OK so Median household income is $70,053, which feels about average for the area. Does this match your experience? TIA!

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Stella T.

Quick question about Ogden

I'm retired and With a population of 86,973, Ogden is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Stella T.

Thinking about relocating to Ogden from Austin

My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather...

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Eleanor G.

The good and bad of living in Ogden

So, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $70,053 in Ogden. Crime rate is something to consider -Ogden sits at 437.0 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The schoo...

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Naomi Lewis

Healthcare options in Ogden?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $311,300 on average. The median home value here is around $311,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $70,053 in Ogden. With a population of 86,973, Ogden is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Th...

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Zoe S.

Rent vs buy in Ogden -what makes sense?

Hello, Just moved here 16 months ago and Household incomes average around $70,053 in Ogden. Rent is about $1,128/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $311,300 on average. With a population of 86,973, Ogden is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is de...

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Everly B.

Job market in Ogden for tech?

Been meaning to ask this. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Everly B.

First time home buyer in Ogden

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $311,300 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

3 replies 30 upvotes housing
tampaguy2025

Top 5 things I love about Ogden

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 86,973 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is defi...

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Leo Ortiz

What surprised you most about Ogden?

First post here. Household incomes average around $70,053 in Ogden. Crime rate is something to consider -Ogden sits at 437.0 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Ogden?

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Eleanor G.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Ogden

Alright, Been living here since 2010. Median household income is $70,053, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here?

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Grace Murphy

Rent in Ogden getting crazy

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 86,973 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective.

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Eugene T.

Best coffee shops in Ogden?

So, I'm retired and The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. Cheers.

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Harper Walker

What Ogden does better than anywhere else

My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $311,300, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $311,300 on average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average a...

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Leo Ortiz

Rent vs buy in Ogden -what makes sense?

Hello, Born and raised here. With a population of 86,973, Ogden is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $311,300, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,128/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,128 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so mu...

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Isabelle Lopez

Best apartments in Ogden under ?

Random thought, I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Hazel P.

Why I chose Ogden over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 4 years and Median household income is $70,053, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $311,300, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community i...

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Kaylee Roberts

Best areas to explore in Ogden?

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 9.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $70,053 in Ogden. Median household income is $70,053, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $311,300, which seems about average. The city has invested a lot i...

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Isabella M.

Ogden vs Pompano Beach — which is better to move to?

My partner and I are deciding between Ogden and Allen for our next move. We care most about: - Cost of living - Safety - Job market (manufacturing) - Outdoor activities Anyone who's lived in either or both — which would you choose and why?

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Stella T.

Ogden is underrated, change my mind

So, I'm retired and With a population of 86,973, Ogden is a smaller city. Median household income is $70,053, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this ...

1 replies 25 upvotes living
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