At a Glance
Median Income
$82,806
$31,141 per capita
Home Value
$568,000
Zillow: $661,918
Median Rent
$1,916/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
272/100K
1,830/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.0% smoking rate
How Ontario Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ontario's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ontario a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ontario residents earn a median household income of $82,806 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,141. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ontario is $568,000 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,918. Median rent is $1,916/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Ontario reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,830/100K. The murder rate is 2.2/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Ontario hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ontario has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population178,347
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density3,568/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born27.2%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,806
Per Capita$31,141
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$568,000
Rent$1,916
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$661,918
Housing Units53,940
Rent Burden35.3%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property1,830/100K
Murder2.2/100K
Assault149/100K
Burglary239/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation856 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations80
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Ontario was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
27.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.