At a Glance
Median Income
$52,625
$32,614 per capita
Home Value
$189,400
Zillow: $347,071
Median Rent
$688/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.2% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ontario residents earn a median household income of $52,625 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,614. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,114 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ontario is $189,400 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,071. Median rent is $688/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
23.0% of adults in Ontario hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population2,176
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density540/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,625
Per Capita$32,614
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$5,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,400
Rent$688
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$347,071
Housing Units1,141
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation430 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Ontario was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.