I'm a teacher here and With a population of 11,728, Ontario is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Ontario sits at 742.5 per 100K. Median household income is $43,887, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Jameson C.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely pretty good and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Caleb Miller
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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