Ogden, Utah
Junction City outdoor adventure
Outside Magazine (2024)
#5 Best Towns
Livability (2025)
#38 Top 100 Best Places to Live
WhereAtHome Score
69.7
D+out of 100
Overview
Ogden offers world-class skiing and outdoor recreation at prices well below Salt Lake City. The historic downtown has been revitalized with restaurants and entertainment, while proximity to Hill Air Force Base provides stable employment. Strong growth continues as people seek affordable Utah living.
Key Highlights
- World-class ski resorts (Snowbasin, Powder Mountain)
- More affordable than Salt Lake City
- Historic 25th Street downtown
- Hill Air Force Base employment
- Outdoor recreation hub
- Growing dining and arts scene
Key Metrics
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Climate
Summer High
92°F
Winter Low
22°F
Annual Rainfall
20"
Sunny Days
226
Amenities & Infrastructure
28+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
2 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
2 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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