Ontario, OR
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Ontario, OR
At a Glance
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)
Is Ontario a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ontario residents earn a median household income of $43,887 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,812. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 854 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ontario is $217,500 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,769. Median rent is $790/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Ontario reports 529 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,434/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Ontario hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ontario has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches.