Ogden, UT — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Weber County · Ogden-Clearfield · population 88,656

Ogden, UT
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67
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Ogden stands

At or near all-time high.

Median home $402,082
1-year +1.6%
5-yr CAGR +5.3%
vs 5-yr peak -0.8%
Population +0.4%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2022-07$402k$138k$233k$327k$422k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
52/100
Somewhat walkable
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
81/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,395/mo$1,002$1,245$1,488202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent130131100120202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 24.0
Lean rent

At a 24.0 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Ogden. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
58 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
66 · w22%
Distance from peak
85 · w18%
Population growth
53 · w16%
Rent YoY
57 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
90 · w10%
Long thesis

Ogden has held up across the cycle: home values at $402,082 with +5.3% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Ogden's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Ogden

Ogden is a city in Weber County, Utah, with an estimated population of 88,656. It anchors the Ogden-Clearfield metro area. The median home value in Ogden is $402,082 as of 2026-04, up 1.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.3% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Ogden average $1,395 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.8%). The composite momentum score is 67 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Healthy 5-year run: +5.3% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Held the highs: currently -0.8% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Ogden (Wikipedia)

Ogden is a city in and the county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States, located approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of the Great Salt Lake and 40 miles (64 km) north of Salt Lake City. The population was 87,321 in 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau, making it Utah's eighth largest city. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a convenient location for manufacturing and commerce. Ogden is also known for its many historic buildings, proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, and as the location of Weber State University.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

Area27.55 sq mi
Elevation4341 ft
Settled1844
NicknameJunction City
MottoStill Untamed
Density3169.55/sq mi
Named forPeter Skene Ogden

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Weber County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Weber County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

Neighborhoods of Ogden

6 tracked · ranked by median home value
1Shadow Valley$667,985+2.9%
2East Bench$440,899+2.4%
3North End$390,734+1.7%
4East Central$349,300+1.7%
5West Ogden$312,295+3.7%
6Downtown$311,302-0.1%

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Run the numbers for Ogden

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
36° / 20°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
92° / 64°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
226
~62% of year
Annual precip
12″ rain
53″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
Moderate
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Current weather

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Find rentals & listings

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Ogden-Clearfield area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
51%
Dry climate
Median household income
$89,100
Utah state median
Top industries (state-level)
Tech (SL Valley)HealthcareTourism

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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