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Ontario
  • City in California
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Ontario

#194 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Ontario is a city in California with a population of 175,223. Ontario is in San Bernardino County. Living in Ontario offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ontario there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Ontario and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Ontario are above average.
    About Ontario...
    Population
    175,223
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $438,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,652
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Ontario Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      212.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      44.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      104
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      341.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,224.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      563.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      24%
      11%
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    Working in Ontario

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $71,908
    National
    $69,021
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