ZIP Code 91761

Ontario is a city in southwestern San Bernardino County in the U.S. state of California. It is 35 miles (56 km) east of downtown Los Angeles and 23 miles (37 km) west of downtown San Bernardino, the county seat. The city is home to the Ontario International Airport, which is the 15th-busiest airport in the United States by cargo carried. Ontario was originally inhabited by only the Tongva Indians until Franciscans arrived developing the Spanish mission system. It takes its name from the Ontario Model Colony development established in 1882 by the Canadian engineer George Chaffey and his brothers William and Charles Chaffey. The two named the town "Ontario" in honor of the province of Ontario in Canada, where they were born. Ontario attracted farmers (primarily citrus) and ailing Easterners seeking a drier climate. The first wave of Mexican settlers was in the 1840s. Tens of thousands of European immigrants came to work in agriculture, and in the early 1900s the first Filipinos and Japanese farm laborers arrived. Ontario has over two centuries of Hispanic residents, starting from the period of Spanish and Mexican colonial rule in the 1850s and 1860s. The population grew 10 times in the 1960s, and by 2007 it was viewed as an "Iowa Palm/Midwestern/Mid-American foundation", with a solid foundation of trees under a solid Midwestern/American foundation. As of the 2020 Census, the city had a population of 175,265.

History

Ontario is the primary city name, but also Montclair are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is City of Ontario. Juan Bautista de Anza is said to have passed through the area on his 1774 expedition, and to this day a city park and a middle school bear his name. In 1881, the Chaffey brothers, George and William, purchased the land (which at that time also included the present-day city of Upland) and the water rights to it. They engineered a drainage system channeling water from the foothills of Mount San Antonio (colloquially known as "Mount Baldy") down to the flatter lands below. They also created the main thoroughfare of Euclid Avenue (California Highway 83), with its distinctive wide lanes and grassy median. Ontario attracted farmers (primarily citrus) and ailing Easterners seeking a drier climate. It was viewed as an "Iowa under Palm trees", with a solid Midwestern/Mid-American foundation, but it had a large German and Swiss community. Tens of thousands of European immigrants came to work in agriculture, and in the early 1900s the first Filipinos and Japanese farm laborers arrived, later to display nursery ownership skills. Ontario has over two centuries of Hispanic residents, starting from the Californio period of Spanish colonial and Mexican rule in the 1840s. The first wave of Mexican settlers was in the 1880s brought as workers in the railroad industry (see traquero) and another wave from the Mexican Revolution of the 1910s resided in the city's poorer central side facing State Route 60 and Chino.

Geography

The climate of Ontario is influenced by BSh semi-arid conditions, with hot summers and mild winters. Santa Ana Winds hit the area frequently in autumn and winter. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ontario has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. The city has a total area of 50.0 square miles (129 km²), of which 49.9 square miles is land and 0.26 km² is water. The total area is 0.13% water, with the land area making up 49.0 sq miles (129 km²) of the city's total area. Ontario is located in the Central Coast region of California and is located on the California-Nevada border. It is located at an elevation of 603 feet (183 m) and has a population of 2,856. It has a latitude and longitude of 605 feet (191 km) and a land area of 49.9 sq mi (129km). It is the only city in California that has been named after a former president of the U.S. government. It was named after Ontario, California, which was founded in 1858. The name of the town is derived from the town of Ontario, where the first recorded European settlement was recorded in 17th century. Ontario was named for Ontario, a town in what is now the state of California. The town's name comes from the word "Ontario", which means "town" in Spanish.

Demographics

The 2010 United States Census reported that Ontario had a population of 163,924. The racial makeup of Ontario was 83,683 (51.0%) White (18.2% Non-Hispanic White), 10,561 (6.4%) African American, 1,686 (1.0) Native American, 8,453 (5.2%) Asian, 514 (0.3) Pacific Islander, 51,373 (31.3%) from other races, and 7,654 (4.7%) from two or more races. There were 47,449 housing units at an average density of 948.9 per square mile (366.4/km²), of which 24,832 were owner-occupied, and 20,099 (44.7) were occupied by renters. The median household income was $54,249, with 18.1% of the population living below the federal poverty line. The average household size was 3.63, with 35,595 families (79.2) making up the majority of the city's population. The population was spread out, with 49,443 people under the age of 18, 19,296 people (11.8%) aged 18 to 24, 49,428 people (30.2!) aged 25 to 44, 34,703 people (21.2%). The median age was 29.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males, and for every 100 Females age 18 and over there were 96.8 males.

Economy

Ontario's economy was driven by its reputation as a health resort. Maglite, which produces flashlights, is the city's most notable manufacturing industry. Ontario is home to Niagara Bottling, The Icee Company, clothing companies Famous Stars and Straps and Shiekh Shoes, Scripto U.S.A., and Phoenix Motorcars. The New Model Colony is under planning to be developed into a mixed-use area of residential homes, industrial and business parks, and town centers. The city's top employers are AutoZone, Cardinal Health, MBM, Genuine Parts/NAPA, and Nordstrom. The Greater Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau implemented a tourism marketing district and adopted an aggressive five-year strategic plan focusing on marketing initiatives to bring visitors to the region, build brand and destination awareness while enhancing the local economy. The top employers in the city are: AutoZone, Cardinal Health, MBM, Genuine parts/NapA, Nordstrom, and Phoenix motorcars, who employs over 150 employees in Ontario. Ontario's economy is dominated by service industries and warehousing. It is also home to a number of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and other entertainment venues. It has one of the highest crime rates in the state, with more than 30 murders per 100,000 residents in 2010. The average household income in Ontario is $28,000. The town has a population of 4,000, with the majority of residents living in the southern part of the city.

Arts and culture

Ontario is home to three museums, the Ontario Museum of History and Art, the Chaffey Community Museum of Art, and the Ontario Police Museum. The All-States Picnic, an Independence Day celebration, began in 1939 to recognize the varied origins of the city's residents. Road to California, the second largest consumer Quilt Show in the United States, has a recorded attendance of over 40,000 attendees. The Ontario post office contains two oil on canvas murals, The Dream depicting founder Chaffey with surveyors and The Reality which shows a view of the completed Euclid Avenue, painted by WPA muralist Nellie Geraldine Best in 1942. A 1941 Ripley's Believe It or Not! cartoon listed Ontario's picnic table as the "world's longest". As native Californians came to outnumber the out-of-state-born, the celebration waned in popularity until it was discontinued in 1981. It was revived in 1991 as a celebration of civic pride. Since 1959, Ontario has placed three-dimensional nativity scenes on the median of Euclid Ave during the Christmas season. The scenes, featuring statues by the sculptor Rudolph Vargas, were challenged in 1998 as a violation of church-state separation under the California Constitution by an atheist resident. The dispute was resolved when private organizations began funding the storage and labor involved in the set-up and maintenance of the scenery in its entirety. To support the nativity Scenes the Ontario Chamber of Commerce started a craft fair called "Christmas on Euclid".

Sports

The Toyota Arena is a multipurpose arena which opened in late 2008. It is owned by Ontario, but is operated by SMG Worldwide. Over 125 events are held annually featuring sporting competitions, concerts, and family shows. The arena had been the home of the Ontario Reign, a former team in the ECHL, that called the arena home from 2008 to 2015. In January 2015, the American Hockey League announced that it was forming a new Pacific Division and would be replacing the E CHL Ontario Reign with a relocated team. The Kings relocated the Manchester Monarchs, a franchise they had owned and operated since 2012, and became the Ontario Reign beginning with the 201516 AHL season. The Ontario Motor Speedway was located in Ontario, and held races for USAC, Formula One, NHRA, and NASCAR. It was demolished in 1980 after the Chevron Land Company bought the property and bought it for $1.5 million. The building was demolished and replaced by a housing development. The current arena is the largest enclosed arena in the Inland Empire. It has a capacity of 9,736 seats and is located in the Ontario suburb of Ontario, California. The Los Angeles Kings' affiliate played at the arena from 2008-2015. In their debut season of 200809, they were second in the league in attendance, averaging 5856 fans per game. The Reign led the EChL in average attendance in every subsequent year. Ontario joined Stockton (2008), Fresno (2006), and Bakersfield (2011) as California franchises hosting the league's midseason showcase. The minor league All-Star Game reportedly generated more than $1 million into the local economy.

Government

The city is governed by a five-member council. In the California State Legislature, Ontario is in the 20th Senate District, represented by Democrat Caroline Menjivar, and in the 52nd Assembly District. The city is in California's 35th congressional district,represented by Democrat Norma Torres. In 2009, the city's various funds had $399.4 million in revenues, $305.3 million in expenditures, $1,606.0 million in total assets, $317.6 million intotal liabilities, and $412.4million in cash and investments. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley, and the southern parts of the foothills of the Sierra foothills. It has a population of about 2,000. In 2010, the population was 2,100, with the majority of residents living in the central and northern areas of the city. The City of Ontario is located on the San Fernando River, which flows into the San Diego River. It was once known as the "San Fernando River Valley" and is now known as "The San Fernando Valley" The city's population is about 1,400, with most of its residents living south of the border. In 2008, it was the most populous city in California, followed by San Diego. It also had the most residents in the United States, with more than 1,200,000 people living in San Diego County. In 2007, it had the highest per capita income in the state.

Education

Ontario has five school districts: Ontario/Montclair Elementary, Mt View Elementary, Cucamonga Elementary, Chino Unified and Chaffey Joint Union in the City borders. There are also several private schools throughout the city as well as two private military schools. Ontario also has nine trade schools. The University of La Verne College of Law is located in downtown Ontario. National University, Argosy University, San Joaquin Valley College and Chapman University have a satellite campus near the Ontario Mills mall. Ontario Christian is located there. Gateway Seminary has a campus in Ontario. Ontario has a population of 2.2 million. Ontario is located on the California coast. The city is located near the San Francisco Bay Area and the San Fernando Valley. It is in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. It has an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) and is located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Ontario's population is 2.3 million. It lies on the eastern edge of the Los Angeles basin and is near the border with Bakersfield. It also has an altitude of 1,200 feet (300 meters) at its highest point. Its population is 1.4 million (300 m) and it has an area of 2,000 square miles (3,200 km) (Ontario is on the northern edge of Los Angeles County). The city has an population of 3,000,000 (2,100 sq mi) and an area of 1,500 square m (3 million in Ontario).

Infrastructure

The Ontario International Airport provides domestic and international air travel. Interstate 10 and the Pomona Freeway (State Route 60) run eastwest through the city. The city maintains an Amtrak station which is served by the Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle lines. Public bus transportation is provided by Omnitrans. Cardenas, a supermarket chain specializing in Latin American cuisine, was founded in and is based in Ontario. The Bellevue Memorial Park is located on West G Street. SpanishAmerican War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Frank Fulton Ross is buried there, as is George Chaffey, one of the two founders of the city, in the Bellevue Cemetery. The Ontario Mills shopping mall is a major shopping mall in Ontario, while the Ontario Mills supermarket chain was founded and based in the city in the 1970s. The City of Ontario is located in Los Angeles County, California, near the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains. It is home to the University of California, Los Angeles, and the California State University, San Diego. It also has a large number of manufacturing companies and warehouses in the area, especially for FedEx and UPS. It has a population of about 2.5 million people, the majority of whom live in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. The population of Ontario was 2.6 million in the year 2000. It was 3.1 million in 2000. The U.S. Census estimates the city's population at 2.7 million in 2010. It had 4.2 million people in 2010, up from 2.4 million in 2005.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Ontario, Los Angeles County, California = 1. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 48. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Ontario = 5.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 1,240 individuals with a median age of 29.5 age the population grows by 9.84% in Ontario, Los Angeles County, California population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 3,507 residents per square mile of area (1,354.1/km²). There are average 3.75 people per household in the 46,011 households with an average household income of $55,654 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is of the available work force and has dropped -6.49% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 12.12%. The number of physicians in Ontario per 100,000 population = 133.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Ontario = 15.3 inches and the annual snowfall = 0 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 30. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 279. 95 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 44 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 26, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Ontario, Los Angeles County, California which are owned by the occupant = 54.32%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 31 years with median home cost = $186,420 and home appreciation of -22.25%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $9.16 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,682 per student. There are 22.9 students for each teacher in the school, 6547 students for each Librarian and 891 students for each Counselor. 5.79% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 8.01% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 2.76% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).