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Why Ontario?

Data & Demographics

City Facts

One of Southern California’s fastest growing cities for more than 25 years, Ontario is poised to be the largest city in San Bernardino County and the second-largest city in the Inland Empire.

1891
Year of Incorporation
50
City Size in Square Miles
925
Elevation (Ft.)

Demographics

Households (largest proportion): 29.4% married couples with minor children at home. Occupation (largest proportion): 27% sales and office and 16% manufacturing.

29.9
Median Age (Years)
$325,000
Median Home Price
$54,994
Median Household Income

Population

One of Southern California’s fastest growing cities for more than 25 years, Ontario is poised to be the largest city in San Bernardino County and the second-largest city in the Inland Empire.

~182,000
Population of Ontario according to the 2017 US Census
300,000+
Population in 2040
4.23
Population (million) of the Greater Ontario area

Climate

Ontario has a Mediterranean-type climate: moderate temperatures and low humidity year-round. Many days a year of sunshine and clear skies with only a few rainy days in between.

321
Average annual sunshine in days
83° F
Average median temperature (24° C)
16.6
Average annual rainfall (inches)