The Ogden metro is home to 645,510 people (down 1.1% over five years), with a median household income of $98,361. Typical rent of $1,631/month works out to 19.9% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Ogden's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 21.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.5% |
| Professional & management | 11.3% |
| Public administration | 8.4% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 19.9% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Ogden market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,631/month suggests a household income around $65,000/year. The metro's median household income is $98,361.
By workforce share: Education & health care (21.3%), Manufacturing (11.7%), Retail trade (11.5%) (Census ACS 5-year).