Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
19%
Ontario, OR
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$579
Population
12,003
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Make your home where Oregon begins
Riverside
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Growing
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Vibrant
Situated on the banks of the Snake River, where Oregon meets Idaho, Ontario is a growing city with a rich history. A wide variety of special events foster a strong sense of community in Ontario, including the annual Global Village Festival, Downtown October Faire, Fourth of July Community Fireworks Display, Community Buck-A-Roo Supper, and the Winter Wonderland Parade.
Ontario contains numerous parks, offering endless opportunities to engage in activities like hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, boating, and playing various sports. Ontario is also home to the Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum, which celebrates the many diverse cultures that have shaped the landscape. The historic downtown area on South Oregon Street is teeming with specialty shops, tasty eateries, and assorted businesses. Getting around from Ontario is easy with access to I-84 and Ontario Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,154
Average: $60,497
Education
1,853
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,989
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ontario has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ontario, OR is $579 for one bedroom, $563 for two bedrooms, and $723 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ontario has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$579/month
137 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ontario, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
82 Students
Public
Grades K-5
270 Students
Public
Grades K-5
90 Students
Public
Grades K-12
361 Students
Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
Public
Grades K-8
82 Students
Public
Grades K-12
361 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
378 Students
Public
Grades K-12
361 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
656 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Four Rivers Cultural Center
- Ontario State Recreation Site
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.