Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Ontario is a small city in Ohio with a population of 6,649. Residents earn $65,905 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ontario receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Ontario offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ontario is $65,905, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ontario is $163,300, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,059 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ontario is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 33 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 9,703 per 100,000, 395% above the national average.
24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ontario experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,905 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,389 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $977 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,303 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,896 |
| County GDP | $6,005M |
| Restaurants | 244 |
| Healthcare | 355 |
| Retail | 396 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,401 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $163,300 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $230,941 |
| Median List Price | $324,925 |
| Median List Price | $324,925 |
| $/Sq Ft | $144 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 5.6% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,059 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,401 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,193/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 355 |
| Total Violent | 32.6/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.3/100K |
| Robbery | 16.3/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 9,703.2/100K |
| 395% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 212.0/100K |
| Theft | 9,377.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 114.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.5 inches |
| 12% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,363 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7682°N, 82.6148°W |
| County FIPS | 39139 |
Winner: Republican by 42.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.2% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 355 |
| Restaurants | 244 |
| Retail Stores | 396 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |