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Ontario, Oregon

Introduction to Ontario, Oregon

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

Ontario History

Ontario was founded by Daniel Smith, William Morfitt, James Virtue and Mary Richardson on June 11, 1883. The city was named after the province of Ontario, Canada. It was officially incorporated in 1896. The city is located in Malheur County, which was created on February 17, 1887. Oregon is also referred to as the Western Treasure Valley.

Ontario and nearby Attractions

  • Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum
  • Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
  • Succor Creek State Natural Area
  • Ontario Municipal Golf Course
  • Lake Owyhee State Park
  • Ontario State Recreation Site

Things To Do In Ontario

Ontario offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities in the form of Laxson Park, Eastside Park, Beck-Kiwanis Park, Lions Park and Treasure Valley Ball Park. The Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum is a popular local spot as well. The Ontario State Recreation Site, the Farewell Bend State Recreation Area and the Succor Creek State Natural Area are all nearby. The Ontario Municipal Golf Course provides facilities for local golfers. Ontario hosts the Malheur County Fair every August.

Ontario Transportation

Boise Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Ontario Higher Education

Treasure Valley Community College is the local institution of higher education. Boise State University, Walla Walla Community College and Eastern Oregon University offer courses in higher studies.

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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