RANK #768 / 1001 NAT · POP 269,648
1YR FORECAST: -0.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +24%
Historic 25th Street in Ogden, the county seat, offers a glimpse into Weber County's past as a bustling railroad hub, now filled with shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Located north of Salt Lake City, Weber County is about a 35-40 minute drive from the state capital, with commuter rail (FrontRunner) and bus services available. The community provides access to the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Great Salt Lake to the west, offering varied outdoor recreation. Residents can enjoy skiing at resorts like Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and Nordic Valley, or explore hiking and biking trails along the Ogden River. Pineview Reservoir is a popular spot for boating, swimming, and fishing.
Life in Weber County combines a small-town feel with access to urban amenities. The public schools in Weber County are above average. Many families and young professionals reside here, with a notable presence of individuals commuting to nearby cities. The economy benefits from sectors such as aerospace and advanced manufacturing, outdoor products, and logistics. Hill Air Force Base is a significant employer in the region. Recent developments include investment in commercial and residential projects, as well as the growth of industrial and logistics operations, particularly in the western part of the county.
Weber County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +1.9% YoY, population +1.3%, wages +4.1%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks overvalued at 15.3x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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West Weber Industrial District and Renewable Energy Hub
Weber County / Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA)
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$1,000M | Planned |
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Westbridge Meadows Master-Planned Community
Flagship Homes and Fenix Development
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$1,000M | Proposed |
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Weber County & Qnergy Renewable Energy Project (Landfill Methane Abatement)
Weber County / Qnergy
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$50M | Operating |
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Promontory Commerce Center (West Weber Infrastructure)
Promontory Commerce Center (PCC) / Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA)
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Precision Hermetic Technology Expansion
Precision Hermetic Technology
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$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
At 23/100, Weber County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $90,005 combined with job growth of +1.1% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Weber County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $426,700 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.21 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,379/month on average.
Weber County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.3% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.1% clip. Home values shifted +1.9% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.9% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Weber County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.