At a Glance
Median Income
$81,543
$42,113 per capita
Home Value
$371,100
Zillow: $426,433
Median Rent
$1,334/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
1,528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
308 sunny days/yr
How South Ogden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Ogden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Ogden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Ogden residents earn a median household income of $81,543 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,113. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,433 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Ogden is $371,100 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,433. Median rent is $1,334/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
South Ogden reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,528/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.2% of adults in South Ogden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Ogden has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population17,563
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density4,503/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,543
Per Capita$42,113
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$18,120M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A
Home Value$371,100
Rent$1,334
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$426,433
Housing Units6,778
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent145/100K
Property1,528/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary174/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain26.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,676 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
South Ogden was founded in 1848.
The median home in South Ogden was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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