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Ontario, OR

Founded 1899Malheur CountyElev. 655 m
Population
11,728
Median home
$217,500
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Ontario

With about 11,728 residents, Ontario is one of Oregon's notable places. Ontario was founded in 1899 and sits in Malheur County. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $43,887. Homes carry a median value of $217,500, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.1%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
11,728
Median age
35.4
Median household income
$43,887
Per-capita income
$25,812
Poverty rate
19.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
13.5 min
Work from home
8.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.1%
Hispanic or Latino45.6%
Black0.7%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26.3%
Production, transportation & material moving26.1%
Service20.3%
Sales & office17.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$217,500
Median gross rent
$790/mo
Owner-occupied
59.4%
Median year built
1975
Households
4,475
Avg. household size
2.55

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Ontario has 9 public schools6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading42%
Math39%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ontario High SchoolHighGrades 912
Ontario Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 78
Aiken Elementary SchoolElementary
Alameda Elementary SchoolElementary
Annex Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Cairo Elementary SchoolElementary
May Roberts Elementary SchoolElementary
Pioneer Elementary SchoolElementary
Four Rivers Community SchoolOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% above national
Ontario680
Oregon339
United States386
10% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime123% above national
Ontario4,353
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
29% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Ontario Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ontario.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Malheur County
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
AvalancheRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ontario is in Malheur County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ontario was founded in 1899 and sits in Malheur County. Elevation ~655 m.

Population trend
12K11K11,72820002024
Map of Ontario
Ontario, OR
Where Ontario is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBendOntario
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Oregon Short Line Railroad DepotBlackaby, James Rowley and Mary J., House
Notable people from Ontario
Phyllis McGinleyDenny SmithDave WilcoxCharles BurtonSally FlynnMarvin HaradaTom EdensCarmen Guerricagoitia McLeanDarrell BolzChuck Winder
People searches in Ontario
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James Smith (2)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
La Grande (105 mi)Pendleton (145 mi)Hermiston (168 mi)Redmond (209 mi)Bend (215 mi)The Dalles (232 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Ontario, OR (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Ontario, Oregon.

Joshua Taylor Moore, 30
Ontario · Malheur County · 97914
Zane Sterling Skeen, 47
Ontario · Malheur County · 97914
AKA Zane Sterline Skeen, Zane Sterlin Skeen
Marc Anthony Greyeyes, 44
Ontario · Malheur County · 97914
AKA Michael James Ellis, Mark Smith
Anthony Leon Williams, 51
Ontario · Malheur County · 97914
AKA Little Locz Williams, Anthony Little Williams
Juan Manuel Martinez, 39
Ontario · Malheur County · 97914

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Ontario — frequently asked

What is the population of Ontario, Oregon?
Ontario has a population of about 11,728, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ontario?
The median home value in Ontario is $217,500, and the median gross rent is $790/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ontario safe? What is the crime rate?
Ontario Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 680 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ontario face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Malheur County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including wildfire, winter weather, avalanche.
How many schools are in Ontario?
Ontario has 9 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ontario?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Ontario. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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