New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Ogdensburg is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,231. Residents earn $104,946 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ogdensburg receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Ogdensburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ogdensburg is $104,946, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Ogdensburg among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Ogdensburg is $311,900, 11% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,390 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ogdensburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 259 per 100,000, 87% below the national average.
29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ogdensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 84.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.1% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,946 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,506 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,129 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,341 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,624 |
| County GDP | $6,729M |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Healthcare | 375 |
| Retail | 406 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.25% |
| Commute Time | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $311,900 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $411,389 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,390 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.25% |
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,516/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 259.2/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 43.2/100K |
| Theft | 216.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 573 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0801°N, 74.5976°W |
| County FIPS | 34037 |
Winner: Republican by 24.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.4% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Retail Stores | 406 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |