With the pristine beauty of the Rocky Mountains towering over this charming city, there’s no doubt that it’s an outdoor sportsman’s paradise. But Ogden is also home to a thriving business community as well as cultural and artistic venues for those interested in aesthetic pursuits. Those interested in Ogden real estate will find a booming housing market especially in the outlying suburbs. But no matter where you look, the view is spectacular and the quality of life in Ogden is second to none.

Ogden is also known as Farr West, Harrisville, Hooper, Ms City, Msc, North Ogden, Plain City, Pleasant View, Riverdale, Roy, South Ogden, South Weber, Taylor, Uintah, Washington Terrace, Washington Tr, West Haven.

Ogden Fast Facts

• Population: 77,770
• Median Household Income: $38,469
• Median Home Value: $137,300
• Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, January 2008
• Ogden is in the Mountain Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Travel and Transportation

The average commute time for Ogden workers is 20 minutes. Ogden has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Amtrak and Greyhound Bus Lines. Air travel is accessible via the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Ogden Employment

Major employers in the Ogden area include Hill Air Force Base, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Forest Service, Weber County, City of Ogden, Weber State University, Ogden School District, Weber School District, McKay Dee Hospital, Ogden Regional Medical Center, Autoliv, ATK, Bourns Sensors and Controls, Chromalox, Fresenius Medical Care, Great Salt Lake Minerals, Kimberly-Clark, Levelor, Parker Hannafin, America Online, Convergys and Western Zirconium.

Ogden School Districts

The students of Ogden are served by 70 public schools and seven private schools. There are also seven colleges and universities in the Ogden area.

Ogden Attractions

• Union Station
• Ogden River Parkway
• Eccles Dinosaur Park
• Lorin Farr Swimming Pool and Rampage Sattractionde
• Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
• Roy Aquatic Center
• Treehouse Children’s Museum
• Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum and Cabin
• Fort Buenaventura
• Hill Aerospace Museum
• Shooting Star Saloon

Ogden Parks and Recreation

• Union Station
• Ogden River Parkway
• Eccles Dinosaur Park
• Lorin Farr Swimming Pool and Rampage Sattractionde
• Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
• Roy Aquatic Center
• Treehouse Children’s Museum
• Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum and Cabin
• Fort Buenaventura
• Hill Aerospace Museum
• Shooting Star Saloon