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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 people live in Ontario.

The People and Families of Ontario

In Ontario, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ontario had a median family income of $51,201. As it happens, more people than usual in Ontario are able to work from their homes.

Ontario Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Ontario, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages.

Commuting

In Ontario, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Ontario enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

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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