At a Glance
Median Income
$65,905
$32,389 per capita
Home Value
$163,300
Zillow: $230,941
Median Rent
$1,059/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
4,055/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ontario a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $65,905 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,389. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,896 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ontario is $163,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,941. Median rent is $1,059/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Ontario reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,055/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Ontario hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ontario has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,649
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,905
Per Capita$32,389
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$6,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,300
Rent$1,059
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$230,941
Housing Units2,949
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property4,055/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary49/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,363 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Ontario was founded in 1834.
The median home in Ontario was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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