Ontario, OR
Demographics And Statistics

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

Living in Ontario, Oregon

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.

11,842 Population
$305,608 Median home value
$46,308 Median income
91 Cost of living -9% vs US
$804 Median rent
5.5% Unemployment
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Ontario SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 4/10
Housing 5/10
Affordability 6/10
Diversity 9/10
Safety 3/10
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 5/10
Commute 10/10

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

  • There were 584 total crimes in Ontario in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ontario is 4,965.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ontario is 671.7 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ontario is 4,293.5 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Ontario is 134.29% above the national average.

584
Total Crimes
134.29%
Above National Average
Ontario
US

Crime In Ontario Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Ontario
/ 100k People
Oregon
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 584 4,965.1 2,719.1 2,119.2
Violent Crime 79 671.7 331.0 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 3.7 5.0
Robbery 7 59.5 57.0 61.0
Aggravated Assault 61 518.6 229.1 256.0
Property Crime 505 4,293.5 2,388.0 1,760.0
Burglary 40 340.1 306.5 229.0
Larceny 413 3,511.3 1,789.5 1,272.0
Car Theft 52 442.1 292.1 259.0
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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 Oregon. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Ontario is 91 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Ontario is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Ontario is $305,608.

  • The median income in Ontario is $46,308.

91
Ontario's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Ontario
US

Cost Of Living In Ontario Comparison Table

Living Expense Ontario Oregon National Average
Overall 91 109 100
Services 98 104 100
Groceries 101 106 100
Health 70 125 100
Housing 97 104 100
Transportation 97 106 100
Utilities 97 105 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Ontario, OR Weather

  • The average high in Ontario is 64.4° and the average low is 38.4°.

  • There are 34.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 10.1 inches of precipitation each year with 12.3 inches of snow.

StatOntario
Average Annual High64.4
Average Annual Low38.4
Annual Precipitation Days34.6
Average Annual Precipitation10.1
Average Annual Snowfall12.3
64.4°
Average High
34.6
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Ontario, OR Photos

Wheat Fields After A Stormc Ontario Oregon
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Rankings & Articles For Ontario

Locations Around Ontario

Map Of Ontario, OR

Best Places Around Ontario

1

Meridian, ID
Population 130,138

$526,994+72% vs Ontario
2

Eagle, ID
Population 32,855

$781,180+156% vs Ontario
3

Kuna, ID
Population 27,158

$455,595+49% vs Ontario
4

Fruitland, ID
Population 6,663

$409,434+34% vs Ontario
5

Star, ID
Population 14,745

$577,031+89% vs Ontario
6

Weiser, ID
Population 5,935

$363,062+19% vs Ontario
7

Emmett, ID
Population 8,275

$455,351+49% vs Ontario
8

Nampa, ID
Population 110,319

$412,277+35% vs Ontario
9

Payette, ID
Population 8,536

$368,361+21% vs Ontario
10

Caldwell, ID
Population 66,516

$396,875+30% vs Ontario

Ontario Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Ontario

The current population in Ontario is 11,842. The population has increased 4.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 11,842 1.0%
2023 11,728 1.0%
2022 11,610 1.3%
2021 11,465 3.9%
2020 11,031 0.6%
2019 10,966 -0.3%
2018 10,997 0.2%
2017 10,972 -0.7%
2016 11,045 -0.4%
2015 11,089 -0.5%
2014 11,148 -0.7%
2013 11,227 -0.4%
2012 11,273 -0.3%
2011 11,307 -0.0%
2010 11,308 -

Race / Ethnicity in Ontario

White 49.3% (5,840)
African American 0.7% (86)
American Indian 0.3% (38)
Asian 2.0% (233)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.3% (31)
Two Or More 2.0% (236)
Hispanic 45.4% (5,378)
See the full breakdown

Ontario is:

  • 49.3% White with 5,840 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 86 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 38 American Indian residents.

  • 2.0% Asian with 233 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 31 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 236 Two Or More residents.

  • 45.4% Hispanic with 5,378 Hispanic residents.

Race Ontario OR USA
White 49.3% 71.4% 57.4%
African American 0.7% 1.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.3% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 2.0% 4.4% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 2.0% 6.1% 4.3%
Hispanic 45.4% 14.7% 19.3%

Gender in Ontario

Female 52.7% (6,246)
Male 47.3% (5,595)
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  • Ontario is 52.7% female with 6,246 female residents.

  • Ontario is 47.3% male with 5,595 male residents.

Gender Ontario OR USA
Female 52.7% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 47.3% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ontario for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 9.0% (1,065)
9-12th Grade 10.0% (1,184)
High School / GED 30.0% (3,552)
Some College 24.0% (2,842)
Associate's Degree 12.0% (1,421)
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% (1,302)
Master's Degree 4.0% (473)
Professional Degree 0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
See the full breakdown
  • 9.0% of adults in Ontario completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Ontario completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Ontario completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Ontario completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Ontario completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Ontario completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Ontario completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ontario completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ontario completed doctorate degree.

Education Ontario OR USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 24.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Ontario, Oregon

Less than $10,000 7.2% (84,900)
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% (42,450)
$15,000 to $24,999 14.9% (176,271)
$25,000 to $34,999 15.4% (182,483)
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% (137,444)
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% (187,401)
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% (160,999)
$100,000 to $149,999 9.6% (113,890)
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% (47,885)
$200,000 or more 4.3% (50,474)
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  • 7.2% of households in Ontario earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Ontario earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Ontario earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Ontario earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Ontario earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Ontario earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Ontario earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Ontario earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Ontario earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Ontario earn $200,000 or more.

Income Ontario OR USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.2% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.9% 6.1% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.4% 6.2% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 10.0% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% 15.4% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.2% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.6% 18.5% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% 10.1% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 12.7% 13.4%

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