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Ontario, Oregon

Ontario, Oregon, in Malheur county, is 39 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 298 miles E of Portland, Oregon. About 10,985 people people live in Ontario.

The People and Families of Ontario

In Ontario, about 51% of adults are married. The people of Ontario spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Approximately 31% of Ontario is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ontario had a median family income of $35,625.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($650) in Ontario than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Ontario Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Ontario, about 55% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Ontario is one place with an advantage over most places in Oregon.

Commuting

In Ontario, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyOntario Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Ontario Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Ontario Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Ontario, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men34
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime22

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