Why Live in Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg is a neighborhood known for its cohesive housing aesthetics, featuring a mix of boxy multi-story homes from the 1880s, split-levels from the 1980s, and midcentury ranch-style homes. The lots typically include front yards, trees, and driveways leading to garages, though sidewalks are less common except on major thoroughfares like Main Street. The area is surrounded by rolling hills, adding to its exurban charm. Ogdensburg Municipal Park offers open fields, play equipment, and baseball fields, while Heaters Pond Park provides a more immersive nature experience with hiking trails, picnic areas, and opportunities for fishing, swimming, and nonmotorized boating. Nearby attractions include Lake Mohawk in Sparta, which features a golf course and shopping district, and Tomahawk Lake Water Park, known for its water slides. Residents can also enjoy skiing at Crystal Springs, located 7 miles north.
Main Street hosts a variety of local eateries and shops, such as Stew ’N Dolly’s Place, a sports bar with beer, billiards, and pizza, and Jade’s, which serves Afro-Latin cuisine. Atlantic Manor offers Portuguese dining in a formal setting. For grocery shopping, residents can head 3 miles north to Franklin, where Shop Rite and Walmart are located side by side. The neighborhood is connected by Main Street, leading to state Route 23, and Passaic Avenue, which connects to state Route 94 and state Route 15, facilitating access to Interstate 80. Commuters can reach New York City with a 50-mile drive in just over an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ogdensburg a good place to live?
Ogdensburg is a good place to live. Ogdensburg is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Ogdensburg is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Ogdensburg has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $111,073 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 26% of residents. A majority of residents in Ogdensburg are home owners, with 16.5% of residents renting and 83.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ogdensburg can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ogdensburg neighborhood guide.
Is Ogdensburg, NJ a safe neighborhood?
Ogdensburg, NJ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ogdensburg?
The median home price in Ogdensburg is $584,436. If you put a 20% down payment of $116,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,030 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $130K a year to afford the median home price in Ogdensburg. The average household income in Ogdensburg is $111K.
What are the best public schools in Ogdensburg?
The best public schools that serve Ogdensburg are:
What are the best private schools in Ogdensburg?
The best private schools that serve Ogdensburg are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg, NJ?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg, NJ?
The most popular neighborhood near Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg, NJ is
Andover Township.
Home Trends in Ogdensburg, NJ
On average, homes in Ogdensburg, NJ sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ogdensburg, NJ over the last 12 months is $470,700, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$470,700
Median Single Family Sale Price
$559,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$584,436
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%
