How many renters in Ontario, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.7% (±3.6 points) of renting households in Ontario, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.7% (±3.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.3% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.5% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ontario
| Share of income spent on rent | Ontario | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.5% (±1.3 points) | 8.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±2.1 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±2.0 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±1.6 points) | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.4% (±1.7 points) | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.3% (±3.2 points) | 48.6% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Ontario against San Bernardino County, its state and the nation
| Ontario | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.7% (±3.6 points) | 58.5% (±1.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.3% (±3.2 points) | 48.6% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.5% (±2.0 points) | 34.3% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,179 (±$4,134) | $61,041 (±$1,019) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,030 (±$50) | $1,801 (±$15) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ontario, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in San Bernardino County (58.5%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Bernardino County, Ontario ranks 14 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 252 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Ontario
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | — | 62.7% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Chino | 5.1 mi | 63.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastvale | 5.3 mi | 43.5% (±9.2 points) | Lower |
| Montclair | 5.8 mi | 62.7% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upland | 6.3 mi | 52.4% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 6.8 mi | 58.1% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jurupa Valley | 8.2 mi | 58.9% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norco | 8.3 mi | 48.2% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Claremont | 8.7 mi | 57.1% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eastvale, CA (43.5%), Upland, CA (52.4%), Norco, CA (48.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across San Bernardino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | San Antonio Heights | 64.0% (±33.6 points) |
| 9 | Grand Terrace | 63.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 10 | Chino | 63.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Apple Valley | 63.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | San Bernardino | 63.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Montclair | 62.7% (±7.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Ontario | 62.7% (±3.6 points) |
| 15 | Big Bear Lake | 62.4% (±13.5 points) |
| 16 | Muscoy | 61.9% (±16.2 points) |
| 17 | Victorville | 61.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 18 | Homestead Valley | 61.6% (±61.9 points) |
| 19 | Mountain View Acres | 61.2% (±38.9 points) |
| 20 | Needles | 60.6% (±17.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in San Bernardino County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ontario
Are renters in Ontario rent-burdened?
62.7% of renting households in Ontario pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Ontario spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ontario, CA spends 36.5% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ontario city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ontario city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ontario city, California
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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