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Ontario, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
178,347 Population 3,568/sq mi density
$82,806 Median Income $31,141 per capita
$568,000 Home Value $665,551 Zillow
$1,916 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 329 sunny days/yr
359 Violent Crime/100K 2,340 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$82,806 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$568,000 home value, $1,916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
359 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ontario, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,806
10% above
$31,141 per capita
Home Value
$568,000
101% above
Zillow: $665,551
Median Rent
$1,916/mo
65% above
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
359/100K
5% below
2,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
329 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
110%
Home Value
201%
Rent
165%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
95%
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 3.9% (8% 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 $665,551. 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 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,340/100K. The murder rate is 5.5/100K.

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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population178,347
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density3,568/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,806
Per Capita$31,141
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

C+
Home Value$568,000
Rent$1,916
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$665,551
Housing Units53,940
Rent Burden35.3%

Crime

F
Violent359/100K
Property2,340/100K
Murder5.5/100K
Assault186/100K
Burglary387/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days329/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.