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Ontario, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Ontario - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

6,649
Residents
$65,905
Median income
$163,300
Median home
$973
Median rent (state)

Ontario - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Ontario places in the 44th percentile for household income and the 10th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

44th
percentile, household income
31st
percentile, home value
12th
percentile, median rent
10th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Ontario, OH

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 6,649 residents in Ontario, a small town within Ohio. Ontario households earn a median of $65,905 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.5%. Ontario's housing stock carries a median value of $163,300, and the median resident age is 41.8 years. 24.2% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 64.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Ontario's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 3609.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Ohio scores 92.8 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $973 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Ohio run around $228, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 61.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

6,649 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$65,905 /yr

Poverty 8.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Ontario compare to other US cities?

Where Ontario sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 44% higher than other cities
Home value 31% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities
Safety 10% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Ohio and the picture shifts: Ontario ranks #259 of 281 Ohio cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Ontario against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Ohio only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Ohio-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Ontario near the bottom of Ohio's cities

Among the 1,196 Ohio cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Ontario ranks #830 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Ontario only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#562 of 1,145
51st percentile in Ohio
Median Gross Rent
#830 of 1,196
0th percentile in Ohio
Median Home Value
#469 of 1,164
60th percentile in Ohio
Poverty Rate
#487 of 1,196
59th percentile in Ohio
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#416 of 1,196
65th percentile in Ohio

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Ohio only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

44thIncome percentile
10thSafety percentile

44th percentile nationally for median household income · 10th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Ontario's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Ontario's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 44 Avg. percentile National median
Ontario's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Ontario's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$163,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 69% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Ontario $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Ontario, OH Ontario, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Ontario, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Ontario, OH median $65,905/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Ontario, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Ontario, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 24.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 64.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
6,649
Median Income
$65,905
Median Home Value
$163,300
Median Age
41.8
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Labor force participation
64.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3609.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
150.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3458.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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6,660 residents6,680 residents6,700 residents6,720 residents 202020212022202320242025 6,690 residents 6,692 residents ▲ +0.0%
Ontario's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.8%
Carpool
12.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.5%
Work from Home
3.1%

Based on 3,429 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Ontario sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$973/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
61.3 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Ohio

Belpre
6,668 people
Northgate
6,585 people
Upper Sandusky
6,580 people
Howland Center
6,564 people
South Lebanon
6,552 people
Hillsboro
6,539 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Ontario's 6,649 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Forest Glen, MD
6,650 people
Lackland AFB, TX
6,650 people
Bridgewater, VA
6,650 people
Homeacre-Lyndora, PA
6,647 people
Indiantown, FL
6,646 people
Thermalito, CA
6,645 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Ontario's $65,905 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Schaller, IA
$65,909 median income
Stanfield, OR
$65,909 median income
Frizzleburg, PA
$65,909 median income
Goodlettsville, TN
$65,898 median income
Fair Haven, VT
$65,898 median income
Tull, AR
$65,893 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Ontario, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Ontario, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.3% White 86.8% Black or African American 2.2% Asian 4.2% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.9% Two or more races 2.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Ontario compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Ontario (this city) 6,649 $65,905
Belpre 6,668 $50,930
Northgate 6,585 $75,423
Upper Sandusky 6,580 $72,379
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Ontario, OH?

What is the population of Ontario, OH? +

Ontario, OH has a population of 6,649 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Ontario, OH? +

The median household income in Ontario is $65,905 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Ontario? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Ontario; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

Is Ontario, OH safe? +

Ontario has a total crime rate of 3609.0 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Ontario, OH? +

The median home value in Ontario is $163,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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