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Ontario, OR
City in Malheur County, Oregon.
Population
11,842
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,979
ZIP codes
0
Ontario and its ZIP codes
Ontario at a glance
- Ontario is about 45 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $46,308 a year, 44% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,300 (51% below Oregon) and median rent is $804 a month.
Local data for Ontario, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ontario, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,308
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$804/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,300), German Americans (1,077), Irish Americans (914).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Malheur County. PPP loans are for Ontario.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,735
13,510 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,974
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $5,443 per person
How people get to work
Ontario, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ontario, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
156
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
62
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ontario, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Ontario
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fruitland, IDCity | 2.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Payette, IDCity | 4.2 mi | 4.1 |
| New Plymouth, IDCity | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| NyssaCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| ValeCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| AnnexCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Weiser, IDCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| Parma, IDCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Letha, IDCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| AdrianCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Notus, IDCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Wilder, IDCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| Greenleaf, IDCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| HuntingtonCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| Emmett, IDCity | 27 mi | 2.9 |
| Middleton, IDCity | 28 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ontario, OR in?
- Ontario is in Malheur County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Ontario, OR?
- About 11,842 people live in Ontario, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ontario?
- Nearby places include Fruitland, ID (2.3 mi), Payette, ID (4.2 mi), New Plymouth, ID (8.7 mi), Nyssa (10 mi), Vale (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023