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Weber County, Utah
Cost of living, home prices, schools and neighborhoods
South Ogden is a compact residential city wedged between Ogden and Riverdale along the Wasatch Front. Its housing stock leans heavily toward mid-century single-family homes and a growing number of townhome developments near the 40th Street corridor. Major employers are accessed via a short commute, Hill AFB is 15 minutes north, and McKay-Dee Hospital sits right on the border. The city's Nature Park along the Ogden River adds green-space value that tenants appreciate. Rental demand holds steady thanks to affordability relative to Ogden's east bench, and investors find value-add opportunities in older ramblers that can be updated cost-effectively. South Ogden's central Weber County location means tenants can reach shopping, dining, and recreation without long drives, which supports strong renewal rates.
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$385K
Median Home Price
$1,400/mo
Median Rent
18,000
Population
1.5%
Growth Rate
Avg Days on Market
25 days
Median Household Income
$62K
Owner-Occupied
65%
South Ogden life is unpretentious and convenient. The 40th Street strip has a barber shop, taco trucks, and a popular Chinese restaurant that's been there for decades. Morning commutes to Hill AFB or downtown Ogden take under 15 minutes. The Nature Park along the Ogden River is a local trail loop for walking, cycling, and jogging year-round. Riverdale's big-box retail is five minutes south for groceries and errands. Community pride shows at South Ogden Days in summer with a parade, car show, and neighborhood barbecues. It's the kind of place where you wave to your mail carrier by name.
Residential suburb on the eastern bench above Ogden with quick access to Wasatch canyons.
main commercial artery with walkable retail
established mid-century homes near schools
river-adjacent with trail access
South Ogden is served by Weber School District. See the Weber School District guide.
Affordable entry point vs. Ogden East Bench
McKay-Dee Hospital and Hill AFB employment within 15 min
Nature Park and river trail increase tenant appeal
Strong value-add potential in 1960s–1980s housing stock
South Ogden offers lower acquisition costs than Ogden's east bench while still pulling from the same employment base, Hill AFB, Weber State, and Intermountain Health. Cap rates tend to be slightly higher because purchase prices are lower, but rents track close to Ogden averages. The trade-off is less walkable nightlife than downtown Ogden. Updated 3-bed homes with fenced yards lease in 10–14 days here.
Kitchen and bathroom updates in the 1960s–1980s ramblers deliver the strongest rent bumps, typically $150–$250/month for a $15K–$25K investment. Adding LVP flooring throughout and modernizing lighting fixtures further improves showing appeal. Basement finishing to add a bedroom and bathroom can push a 3-bed to a 4-bed configuration and significantly expand the applicant pool.
Properties immediately adjacent to the Ogden River should be checked against FEMA flood maps. Most residential areas in South Ogden sit above the floodplain, but parcels within a block of the river may require flood insurance. We recommend verifying flood zone status during due diligence and factoring any additional insurance cost into your pro forma.
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