Ogdensburg, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,600 Population 1,935/sq mi density
$59,306 Median Income $30,956 per capita
$82,100 Home Value $116,974 Zillow
$761 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
603 Violent Crime/100K 4,778 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,306 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, $761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
603 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ogdensburg, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,306
21% below
$30,956 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
71% below
Zillow: $116,974
Median Rent
$761/mo
35% below
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
603/100K
59% above
4,778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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
79%
Home Value
29%
Rent
65%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
206%
Crime
159%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ogdensburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 7.4% (106% above 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 $116,974. 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 603 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,778/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,600
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,935/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,306
Per Capita$30,956
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent$761
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$116,974
Housing Units4,212
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent603/100K
Property4,778/100K

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
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
Broadband85.3%
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.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.