Ontario, CA
Demographics And Statistics

We take you around Ontario to find out what it's like to call it home.

Living in Ontario, California

Life in Ontario research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ontario over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Ontario based on the most recently available data.

180,547 Population
$672,742 Median home value
$88,941 Median income
141 Cost of living +41% vs US
$2,030 Median rent
6.3% Unemployment
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Ontario SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 7/10
Housing 9/10
Affordability 3/10
Diversity 8.5/10
Safety 5/10
Amenities 9.5/10
Education 5/10
Commute 4/10

Crime in Ontario summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ontario. Key points include:

  • There were 3,861 total crimes in Ontario in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ontario is 2,089.7 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ontario is 272.2 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ontario is 1,817.5 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Ontario is -1.39% below the national average.

3,861
Total Crimes
-1.39%
Below National Average
Ontario
US

Crime In Ontario Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Ontario
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 3,861 2,089.7 2,564.5 2,119.2
Violent Crime 503 272.2 486.0 359.0
Murder 4 2.2 4.5 5.0
Robbery 143 77.4 119.1 61.0
Aggravated Assault 275 148.8 325.8 256.0
Property Crime 3,358 1,817.5 2,078.4 1,760.0
Burglary 441 238.7 305.8 229.0
Larceny 2,057 1,113.3 1,345.2 1,272.0
Car Theft 860 465.5 427.5 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Ontario summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ontario. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Ontario is 141 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Ontario is 1.4x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Ontario is $672,742.

  • The median income in Ontario is $88,941.

141
Ontario's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Ontario
US

Cost Of Living In Ontario Comparison Table

Living Expense Ontario California National Average
Overall 141 142 100
Services 110 110 100
Groceries 118 118 100
Health 208 197 100
Housing 118 120 100
Transportation 122 121 100
Utilities 119 121 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Ontario, CA Weather

  • The average high in Ontario is 76.0° and the average low is 48.8°.

  • There are 22.0 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 14.2 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.

StatOntario
Average Annual High76.0
Average Annual Low48.8
Annual Precipitation Days22.0
Average Annual Precipitation14.2
Average Annual Snowfall9.0
76.0°
Average High
22.0
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Ontario, CA Photos

Ontario Convention Center
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Rankings & Articles For Ontario

Locations Around Ontario

Map Of Ontario, CA

Best Places Around Ontario

1

Vincent, CA
Population 15,340

$669,153-1% vs Ontario
2

Villa Park, CA
Population 5,748

$2,343,977+248% vs Ontario
3

Citrus, CA
Population 10,904

$666,306-1% vs Ontario
4

La Verne, CA
Population 30,600

$951,547+41% vs Ontario
5

Yorba Linda, CA
Population 67,170

$1,419,512+111% vs Ontario
6

Placentia, CA
Population 52,826

$1,117,227+66% vs Ontario
7

Walnut, CA
Population 27,611

$1,197,951+78% vs Ontario
8

Diamond Bar, CA
Population 53,355

$1,028,880+53% vs Ontario
9

Valinda, CA
Population 20,962

$778,313+16% vs Ontario
10

Claremont, CA
Population 36,595

$1,039,337+54% vs Ontario

Ontario Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Ontario

The current population in Ontario is 180,547. The population has increased 9.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 180,547 1.2%
2023 178,347 1.1%
2022 176,326 0.6%
2021 175,223 -1.7%
2020 178,194 0.8%
2019 176,760 1.8%
2018 173,580 1.5%
2017 171,041 1.0%
2016 169,389 0.7%
2015 168,218 0.8%
2014 166,892 0.7%
2013 165,702 0.3%
2012 165,260 0.1%
2011 165,120 -0.1%
2010 165,215 -

Race / Ethnicity in Ontario

White 12.3% (22,296)
African American 5.8% (10,450)
American Indian 0.2% (362)
Asian 9.6% (17,309)
Hawaiian 0.2% (413)
Other 0.4% (759)
Two Or More 2.9% (5,158)
Hispanic 68.6% (123,800)
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Ontario is:

  • 12.3% White with 22,296 White residents.

  • 5.8% African American with 10,450 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 362 American Indian residents.

  • 9.6% Asian with 17,309 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 413 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 759 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 5,158 Two Or More residents.

  • 68.6% Hispanic with 123,800 Hispanic residents.

Race Ontario CA USA
White 12.3% 33.8% 57.4%
African American 5.8% 5.2% 11.9%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 9.6% 15.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 2.9% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 68.6% 40.2% 19.3%

Gender in Ontario

Female 51.2% (92,366)
Male 48.8% (88,181)
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  • Ontario is 51.2% female with 92,366 female residents.

  • Ontario is 48.8% male with 88,181 male residents.

Gender Ontario CA USA
Female 51.2% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 48.8% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ontario for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 13.0% (23,471)
9-12th Grade 9.0% (16,249)
High School / GED 27.0% (48,747)
Some College 20.0% (36,109)
Associate's Degree 8.0% (14,443)
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% (28,887)
Master's Degree 5.0% (9,027)
Professional Degree 1.0% (1,805)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (1,805)
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  • 13.0% of adults in Ontario completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Ontario completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Ontario completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Ontario completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Ontario completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Ontario completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Ontario completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Ontario completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Ontario completed doctorate degree.

Education Ontario CA USA
< 9th Grade 13.0% 8.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 27.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 20.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Ontario, California

Less than $10,000 4.4% (790,417)
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% (342,827)
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% (1,001,956)
$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% (973,751)
$35,000 to $49,999 8.9% (1,604,004)
$50,000 to $74,999 16.0% (2,889,020)
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% (2,401,137)
$100,000 to $149,999 21.6% (3,891,984)
$150,000 to $199,999 12.1% (2,184,897)
$200,000 or more 10.9% (1,974,701)
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  • 4.4% of households in Ontario earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.9% of households in Ontario earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Ontario earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Ontario earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Ontario earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Ontario earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Ontario earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.6% of households in Ontario earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Ontario earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Ontario earn $200,000 or more.

Income Ontario CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 2.9% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 5.0% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.9% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.0% 13.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 11.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.6% 17.8% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.1% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 10.9% 20.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)