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Ogdensburg, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,231 Population 1,014/sq mi density
$104,946 Median Income $48,506 per capita
$311,900 Home Value $411,389 Zillow
$1,390 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$104,946 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$311,900 home value, $1,390/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ogdensburg, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,946
40% above
$48,506 per capita
Home Value
$311,900
11% above
Zillow: $411,389
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
20% above
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
16% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Ogdensburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ogdensburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
140%
Home Value
111%
Rent
120%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ogdensburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ogdensburg residents earn a median household income of $104,946 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,506. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ogdensburg is $311,900 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,389. Median rent is $1,390/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Ogdensburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 445/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

29.4% of adults in Ogdensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ogdensburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,231
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$104,946
Per Capita$48,506
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$311,900
Rent$1,390
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$411,389
Housing Units952
Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property445/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation573 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Ogdensburg was founded in 1914.
The median home in Ogdensburg was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.