At a Glance
Median Income
$59,306
$30,956 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
Zillow: $104,916
Median Rent
$761/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
343/100K
2,823/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ogdensburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 $59,306 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,956. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ogdensburg is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,916. Median rent is $761/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ogdensburg reports 343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,823/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Ogdensburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ogdensburg has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population9,600
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,935/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,306
Per Capita$30,956
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent$761
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$104,916
Housing Units4,212
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent343/100K
Property2,823/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault296/100K
Burglary534/100K
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation286 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Ogdensburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.