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Ontario, Ohio

Introduction to Ontario, Ohio

Ontario, Ohio, in Richland county, is 49 miles SW of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 59 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. The village is part of the Mansfield metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,303 people live in Ontario.

Ontario History

The area was originally established as part of the Springfield Township, on the trail between Bucyrus and Mansfield. In 1834, the it merged with New Castle and was known as the Village of Ontario. Following the establishment of a stamping plant of General Motors in 1956, residents voted in favor of incorporation. On June 25, 1958, Ontario was incorporated as a village, and it was reincorporated as a city on April 30, 2001.

Ontario and Nearby Attractions

  • Allen Memorial Art Museum
  • Harding Home
  • Indian Mill
  • Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
  • Malabar Farm State Park
  • Schedel Arboretum and Gardens

Things To Do In Ontario

Exhibits in the Indian Mill museum depict the history of milling from prehistoric times. Roscoe Village is a restored canal town complete with historic buildings, canal boat trips, and craftspeople. Another popular place to visit is the Allen Memorial Art Museum which features 17th-century Dutch and Flemish paintings, 19th and 20th century European art, as well as Old Master prints. The home of President Warren G. Harding is a historical site near Ontario. Facilities for fishing, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and picnicking are available at the Malabar Farm State Park. Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, and Cedar Point amusement park are some of the other popular destinations in the area.

Ontario Transportation

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport is the closest major airport.

Ontario Higher Education

Colleges near Ontario include the Ashland University, North Central State College, and Ohio State University - Mansfield.

High Points

Ontario strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOntario Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ontario Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ontario, OH

Comparing Ontario to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity59
Female Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime11
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