Ontario, California

📍 👥 Pop. 176,326 🏠 ZIP 91758
51
/100
ReloCompare™
Median Income
$78,070
per household/year
Home Value
$513,000
median
Rent
$1,826
per month
Unemployment
5.5%
vs 3.7% national
Air Quality
0
AQI
Internet
N/A
Mbps max • No fiber

📋 Living in Ontario, CA — Overview

Mild Summers High Disaster Risk

Ontario, California scores 51.8/100 on ReloCompare™, with notable strengths and some areas that may give relocators pause. With 176,326 residents, it's a mid-size city that balances urban amenities with a more manageable pace of life. With a price-to-income ratio of 6.6x, housing affordability is a concern — buyers may need dual incomes or significant savings. Natural disaster risk is elevated — FEMA has declared 29 disasters here in the past 20 years. Insurance costs may reflect this risk.

💸 High cost market — median home exceeds $500K
📉 Unemployment above national average — research your industry before relocating
⚠️ High disaster zone — 29 federal declarations in 20 years

Score Breakdown

💰 Affordability
25
Home Value: $513,000
Rent: $1,826/mo
Electricity: ¢/kWh
💼 Job Market
35
Unemployment: 5.5%
Median Income: $78,070
Job Growth: % YoY
🌡️ Climate
50
Summer High: °F
Winter Low: °F
Sunny Days: /year
🌿 Environment
85
Air Quality: AQI ()
Toxic Sites: 0 in area
Water: No violations ✓
🌐 Infrastructure
50
Internet: N/A Mbps
Fiber: Not available
Solar: kWh/m²/day
⚠️ Natural Risks
95
Disasters (20yr): 29
Flood Zone: None
Earthquake: Low
⚠️ Safety Analysis: With 29 federal disaster declarations in 20 years, natural disaster risk in Ontario is elevated. Budget for comprehensive insurance and consider flood zone status.
💼 Jobs Analysis: Employment conditions in Ontario show room for improvement — the 5.5% unemployment rate sits above the national average. Relocators should ideally secure employment before making the move.
💰 Affordability Analysis: Housing affordability is a challenge in Ontario, where the price-to-income ratio reaches 6.6x. With 28% of median income going to rent, dual-income households or higher-paying careers may be necessary for comfortable living.
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🎯 What Makes Ontario Stand Out

Ontario's strongest attributes are safety and environment, where it outperforms many comparable cities. Areas where Ontario faces challenges include job market and affordability — factors to weigh against its strengths when making your decision. Overall, Ontario may be the best fit for safety-conscious retirees.


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