Median Income
$52,625
30% lower than US avg
Home Value
$189,400
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
23.0%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
1.9%
85% lower than US avg
How Ontario Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,176
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density540/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,625
Per Capita$32,614
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$5,130M
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,400
Rent$688
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$325,319
Health
Obesity37.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation430 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+94.0%
School Score5.89
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute22 min
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Is Ontario a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ontario receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ontario offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ontario is $52,625, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ontario is $189,400, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Ontario experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 85.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Ontario has a population of 2,176 with a density of 540 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.9%), with 2.7% Black.
Population
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
The median household income in Ontario is $52,625, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,625 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $32,614 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,848 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 2,114 |
| County GDP | $5,130M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 159 |
| Healthcare | 142 |
| Retail | 259 |
| Manufacturing | 121 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,291 |
| 108% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.85% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
The median home value in Ontario is $189,400, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $325,319.
Home Values
| Census Median | $189,400 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $325,319 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,116 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,256 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,573 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,895 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,083 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,291 |
| 108% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.85% |
In Ontario, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Ontario vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 99.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,850/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 142 |
Crime Rates: Ontario vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
Safety Score
Ontario has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 4% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 85.9 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2180°N, 77.2806°W |
| County FIPS | 36117 |