Living in Ontario, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ontario · Census data 2020–2024
Ontario has 6,667 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $68,539 (4% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $174,500, the median rent is $1,093/month.
Ontario at a glance
- Population
- 6,667
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $68,539State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $174,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,093/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Ontario a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ontario
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ontario the median home value is $174,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,305 a month in housing costs.
Ontario median household income
The median household income in Ontario is $68,539 and the income per person is $31,799. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Ontario: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,858
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.41
Ontario demographics
- Population
- 6,667
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 2,732
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ontario ›
Education in Ontario
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Ontario have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ontario
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Ontario vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 6,667 | $68,539 | $174,500 | $1,093 |
| Roseland | 1,827 | $48,618 | $92,500 | $780 |
| Mansfield | 47,663 | $44,540 | $119,600 | $814 |
| Lexington | 4,774 | $52,196 | $192,300 | $772 |
| Crestline | 4,470 | $51,766 | $104,600 | $735 |
| Lincoln Heights | 685 | $45,882 | $86,400 | $875 |
| Shelby | 8,865 | $58,351 | $122,200 | $780 |
| Galion | 10,339 | $52,176 | $112,700 | $803 |
| Lucas | 593 | $57,333 | $142,300 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in Ontario, OH?
The median household income in Ontario is $68,539, 4% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ontario?
The median home value in Ontario is $174,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Ontario?
The median gross rent in Ontario is $1,093 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Ontario, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Ontario?
The median age in Ontario is 39.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Ontario?
The average commute to work in Ontario is 19 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ontario?
The unemployment rate in Ontario is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ontario?
23.6% of adults in Ontario have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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