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Ontario, California

city · San Bernardino County

At a glance

180,547
Population
$607,600
Median home value (all homes)
100% above U.S. median
$671,649
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,030/mo
Median rent
51% above U.S. median
$88,941
Median household income
13% above U.S. median
31.5 min
Average commute
94.9%
Homes with broadband
69.76%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 131 — 31% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing118% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities12% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost69% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates78.1%
College graduates22.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ontario Economic Development
The Ontario Economic Development Agency helps businesses start, expand, or relocate in the City of Ontario, California. The team states staff are available to answer questions and make the process of starting, expanding or relocating a business as easy, efficient and economical as possible.
city Ontario Economic Development
The Ontario Economic Development Agency's goal is to facilitate your company’s smooth transition into the City of Ontario, California. The Economic Development Team aims to help with starting, expanding or relocating a business and staying by your side through the entire process.
city Victor Valley Economic Development Authority
Joint Powers Authority made up of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Victorville in Southern California. It focuses on promoting business development and site selection in the Victor Valley region.
county San Bernardino County Economic Development
SB Advantage is a San Bernardino County Business Resources program that delivers news, events, and tips for starting, expanding, and growing San Bernardino County businesses. It helps businesses access free resources, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
county San Bernardino County Economic Development Department
San Bernardino County Economic Development Department works to bridge the gap between businesses and opportunities in San Bernardino County. It offers site selection, market analysis, project facilitation, small business resources, and film permitting to attract, retain, and grow businesses across the county.
region Inland Empire Economic Partnership
IEEP unites business, government, and community leaders to create a thriving Inland Empire region. It focuses on harnessing this potential through strategic initiatives that bolster human capital, improve transportation infrastructure, enhance educational outcomes, and elevate environmental quality.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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