Apartments for rent in Ontario, OR

The small city of Ontario, Oregon is home to just under 11,000 people. Young children make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), making it a great place to raise a family, though young adults are also well-represented. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 36, skews younger than most cities in Oregon. In terms of housing, residents are evenly split between owning and renting their residence. With a relatively reasonable average rent of $673 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Oregon. Over the course of 12 months, renters in Ontario will save around $4,800 compared to the state average.

Averaging about 19 minutes, the commute time for Ontario residents outperforms the state average of about 25 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 35% of commuters, while public transit isn't used much. A small percentage of workers (2%) commute on foot, though the number does exceed the national average.

Many Ontario residents work in one of three industries: retail, entertainment, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 19% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $45K, Ontario workers bring in about $25,000 less than the average Oregon resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Among Ontario residents over the age of 25, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.