Ontario, OR · Houses & Market Data

Ontario, Oregon houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Ontario, OR (Malheur County) — Census median home value $217,500, county listing prices down about 2.3% over the past year. Market data for Ontario houses and the broader area.

I'm buying in Ontario → I'm selling / what's my home worth? →
554 Keys Blvd Clearlake Oaks CA Lake Home For Sale Canal View
FEATURED LISTING: WATERFRONT LAKE HOME FOR SALE
Clearlake Oaks Canal-Front Oasis
$425,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,204 Sq Ft
554 Keys, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
Luxury Living Lake Lifestyle – Deep Water Access to Clear Lake: PAID-OFF SOLAR • 10-Ft Concrete Seawall • Double Boat Lifts & Private Dock • Hot Tub • Mini-Split HVAC • Close to SF Bay / Wine Country • Cleanest Air in America (Lake County CA) • Spacious Patio and Deck • Open Floor Plan • RV/Boat Parking • Want the Boats? • Make Offer ASAP This Lake Home For Sale in California won't last!
*Listed by Scott Brown, eXp Realty of California, Inc. DRE #01956840. Inquiries delivered directly to listing agent. Search.USAHouses.com*
Contact Agent Direct:
Scott Brown - eXp Realty
Scott@USAHouses.com
Call/Text (707) 474-8855
Click Anywhere on Ad for More Info / Listing Page

Ontario, OR is in Malheur County, Oregon — this guide covers houses in Ontario and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,728, with a median household income of $43,887. Census data puts the median value of houses in Ontario at $217,500.

Info from government sites and builders may have provided source info.

Market overview

Ontario housing market

Ontario is in Malheur County, Oregon. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ontario and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$217,500

Population (Census ACS)

11,728

Median household income

$43,887

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.

At a glance

Ontario market snapshot

Population

11,728

County

Malheur County

Median Household Income

$43,887

Median Home Value (city)

$217,500

Median Gross Rent

$790/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-2.3%

Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. See About

Local resources

Get help buying or selling in Ontario

Open

Local agent spot

This featured-agent spot is open for a licensed local real estate professional in Oregon.

Advertise here →

What can I afford?

Estimate a comfortable price range in under a minute, then connect with a lender for real numbers.

Rough estimate only (28% of income toward housing, ~6.5% illustrative rate, 30-year term) — not a loan offer or pre-qualification. Connect with a lender for real numbers →

Open

Advertise to local buyers

Lenders, inspectors, movers, and other local pros — this spot is open.

Advertise here →

Why Ontario

What makes Ontario different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ontario's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $217,500.

County Price Trend

Malheur County's FHFA house price index shows a -2.27% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Ontario has an estimated population of 11,728 and a median household income of $43,887, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Ontario's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

Nearby

Places around Ontario

County guide: Malheur County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Ontario.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Malheur County and other Oregon communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Nyssa, Vale, Annex, Adrian, Brogan, Harper, Juntura, Jordan Valley.

More Oregon cities with market guides: Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, Bend, Beaverton, Medford, Springfield.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Huntington (~26.6 mi), Richland (~52.3 mi), Halfway (~59.3 mi), Unity (~66.7 mi), Baker City (~66.8 mi), Haines (~77.5 mi), Sumpter (~78.1 mi), North Powder (~83.5 mi), Greenhorn (~88.7 mi), Granite (~89.5 mi), Crane (~90.7 mi), Prairie City (~90.9 mi), Union (~92.8 mi), Cove (~96.9 mi), Seneca (~99.5 mi), Canyon City (~100.9 mi).

New construction: New homes near Ontario (Portland) · Oregon new construction.

Census & home facts

Ontario data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

11,728

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$217,500

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$43,887

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$790

County FHFA annual change (2025)

-2.27%

Census place type

city

County

Malheur County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

5.99 sq mi

Census GEOID

4154900

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Ontario

Schools

Ontario SD 8C — 7 schools, 2,281 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Malheur addresses may be served by Ontario SD 8C, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

Reach Ontario buyers

Builders: feature your communities in front of Ontario buyers — learn about advertising ↗

Want to own this market? Ask about our Ontario domains — see available domains ↗

Common questions

Ontario FAQ

What are houses worth in Ontario, OR?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ontario at $217,500.

How much do houses cost in Ontario, OR?

For owner-occupied houses in Ontario, Census ACS data shows a median value of $217,500. Active listing prices in Malheur County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Ontario, OR?

Ontario houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Malheur County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Ontario, OR?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ontario's population at approximately 11,728.

What's the median rent in Ontario, OR?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ontario at approximately $790 per month.

What is the median household income in Ontario, OR?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ontario at approximately $43,887.

Is the Ontario housing market growing?

Malheur County's FHFA house price index shows a -2.27% annual change in 2025.

Is Ontario, OR affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Ontario's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Ontario, OR?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Ontario SD 8C for many Ontario addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

Search Ontario

Look up homes in Ontario

Search USAHouses.com places, or open verified new construction on NewUSAHouses.com.

New construction in Oregon ↗

Get connected

Find your Ontario new home

Prices, availability, and incentives change weekly and don't always make it onto this page. Tell us your area, budget, and timeline and we'll point you to communities that fit — including options we track but haven't published here yet.

Get connected in Ontario

Get the Ontario market guide

Tell us what you're looking for — buy, sell, both, invest, rent, or you're an agent, builder, vendor, or advertiser. Include where you want to buy or sell and your address if relevant, and we'll route you to the right resource.

Buyer · Seller · Both · Investor · Renter · Agent/Broker · New Home Builder · Vendor/Service Pro · Advertiser · Other