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ONTARIO BY THE NUMBERSOntario offers a robust office market for corporate headquarters, large professional firms and high technology companies. Ontario offers a stable environment with modern facilities, technical amenities, efficient infrastructure and a highly skilled labor market.LABOR FORCEMARKET STATS99,541MEDIAN HH INCOME$82,103TOTAL BUSINESSES11,920POPULATION186,239 32 Average Age76%RESIDENTS ARE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR HIGHERONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM Ontario has a vast business infrastructure in place and City Officials continually work to improve the City’s pro-business environment. With a highly skilled workforce, competitve lease rates, quality office and retail development, and more than 100 million square feet of industrial, manufacturing and distribution space, Ontario is the best place to grow your business.55,010HOUSEHOLDSOntario City Land Area 50 Square Miles300 ACRESOF PARKS1FULL-SERVICE CITY

ONTARIO BY THE NUMBERSOntario offers a robust office market for corporate headquarters, large professional firms and high technology companies. Ontario offers a stable environment with modern facilities, technical amenities, efficient infrastructure and a highly skilled labor market.LABOR FORCEMARKET STATS99,541MEDIAN HH INCOME$82,103TOTAL BUSINESSES11,920POPULATION186,239 32 Average Age76%RESIDENTS ARE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR HIGHERONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM Ontario has a vast business infrastructure in place and City Officials continually work to improve the City’s pro-business environment. With a highly skilled workforce, competitve lease rates, quality office and retail development, and more than 100 million square feet of industrial, manufacturing and distribution space, Ontario is the best place to grow your business.55,010HOUSEHOLDSOntario City Land Area 50 Square Miles300 ACRESOF PARKS1FULL-SERVICE CITY

NUMBER OF BUSINESSES11,920NUMBER OF JOBS BY 2035170,600THE CITY OF ONTARIO’SPOPULATION IS186,239WITH PLANS TO GROW TO OVER 258,000OVER NEXT FEW DECADESTOP 20 EMPLOYERSMORE ABOUT ONTARIOONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM POPULATION200220042006169,869 177,589200820102012 2014201620182024186,239161,051 163,956 163,757 163,951 163,924 166,134 167,382The population of the City of Ontario Increased by11% since 2014.2020185,010AutoZoneCardenas MarketsCardinal HealthCarmax Auto Chaffey Union High SchoolCitizens Business BankFedExGold Star FoodsMag InstrumentOntario Montclair Elementary School QVCStaplesStarbucksThe Home DepotToyota MotorUlineUnited Parcel ServiceVentura FoodsWal-Mart AssociatesWorkforce PersonnelSource: 2023 State of California Employment Development DepartmentSource: HdLTOP 25 SALES TAX PRODUCERSTOP INDUSTRIES IN 5-MILE RADIUSTOP 25 SALES TAX PRODUCERSAudi/Porsche of OntarioConstructionFinance & InsuranceFood & BeverageGeneral Merchandise StoresHealth Care & Social AssistanceHospitality & Food ServicesManufacturingBMW/Mini of OntarioCardinal Health 200CarmaxCemexChevronCitrus Ford/KiaCostco Business CenterCrown LexusHenry ScheinJeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat of OntarioHoneywell Intelligrated SystemsMark Christopher Buick/Cadillac/Chevrolet/GMCMercedes Benz of OntarioNational Ready Mixed Concrete SalesNikeOntario ToyotaPetro Stopping CentersPrincess HouseQVCStaples Fulfillment CenterUline IncorporatedWaxie Sanitary SupplyTargetCrown ToyotaSource: 2023 ESRI NAICS CodesMotor Vehicle DealershipsOther ServicesProfessional, Scientific & Tech ServicesReal Estate, Rental & LeasingSporting Goods, Hobby & Music StoresTransportation & WarehousingWholesale Trade

NUMBER OF BUSINESSES11,920NUMBER OF JOBS BY 2035170,600THE CITY OF ONTARIO’SPOPULATION IS186,239WITH PLANS TO GROW TO OVER 258,000OVER NEXT FEW DECADESTOP 20 EMPLOYERSMORE ABOUT ONTARIOONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM POPULATION200220042006169,869 177,589200820102012 2014201620182024186,239161,051 163,956 163,757 163,951 163,924 166,134 167,382The population of the City of Ontario Increased by11% since 2014.2020185,010AutoZoneCardenas MarketsCardinal HealthCarmax Auto Chaffey Union High SchoolCitizens Business BankFedExGold Star FoodsMag InstrumentOntario Montclair Elementary School QVCStaplesStarbucksThe Home DepotToyota MotorUlineUnited Parcel ServiceVentura FoodsWal-Mart AssociatesWorkforce PersonnelSource: 2023 State of California Employment Development DepartmentSource: HdLTOP 25 SALES TAX PRODUCERSTOP INDUSTRIES IN 5-MILE RADIUSTOP 25 SALES TAX PRODUCERSAudi/Porsche of OntarioConstructionFinance & InsuranceFood & BeverageGeneral Merchandise StoresHealth Care & Social AssistanceHospitality & Food ServicesManufacturingBMW/Mini of OntarioCardinal Health 200CarmaxCemexChevronCitrus Ford/KiaCostco Business CenterCrown LexusHenry ScheinJeep Chrysler Dodge Ram Fiat of OntarioHoneywell Intelligrated SystemsMark Christopher Buick/Cadillac/Chevrolet/GMCMercedes Benz of OntarioNational Ready Mixed Concrete SalesNikeOntario ToyotaPetro Stopping CentersPrincess HouseQVCStaples Fulfillment CenterUline IncorporatedWaxie Sanitary SupplyTargetCrown ToyotaSource: 2023 ESRI NAICS CodesMotor Vehicle DealershipsOther ServicesProfessional, Scientific & Tech ServicesReal Estate, Rental & LeasingSporting Goods, Hobby & Music StoresTransportation & WarehousingWholesale Trade

“Ontario is an important and popular market for us. We have had great sales success, selling out 432 single family homes at ShadeTree earlier this year.”Tom Baine, Landsea Homes SoCal President In February 2024, the median home sales price in the City was $653,300, $117,600 higher than that in the County overall.Source: CoreLogic/DataQuick, 2002-2022, Realtor.com 2023$250$200$150$100$50$0HOME SALES PRICESMEDIAN HOME SALES PRICE FOR EXISTING HOMES: 2000  2023 ($ THOUSANDS)HOUSING MARKET STATISTICS$500$450$400$350$30020222002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018$157$175$219$290$368$408$390$255$190$204$199$210$259$305$340$365$400$445$4502020$476$562$476$600$629ONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM 1,0011,4302022 2023162200298420041,0004001,4008002001,2006000TOTAL HOUSING PRODUCTION982006852008502010 2012156201480201654120181,32920201,1831,8001,600SINGLEFAMILY HOUSING PRODUCTIONSINGLEFAMILY UNITS PERMITTED: 2000  202380201430201076200238520161,05620181,05620181,2002023140201213320041020086920067462022A GROWING POPULATION MEANS A GROWING WORKFORCE FOR EMPLOYERS AND A GROWING MARKET FOR RETAILERS. 1,0002020$633

“Ontario is an important and popular market for us. We have had great sales success, selling out 432 single family homes at ShadeTree earlier this year.”Tom Baine, Landsea Homes SoCal President In February 2024, the median home sales price in the City was $653,300, $117,600 higher than that in the County overall.Source: CoreLogic/DataQuick, 2002-2022, Realtor.com 2023$250$200$150$100$50$0HOME SALES PRICESMEDIAN HOME SALES PRICE FOR EXISTING HOMES: 2000  2023 ($ THOUSANDS)HOUSING MARKET STATISTICS$500$450$400$350$30020222002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018$157$175$219$290$368$408$390$255$190$204$199$210$259$305$340$365$400$445$4502020$476$562$476$600$629ONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM 1,0011,4302022 2023162200298420041,0004001,4008002001,2006000TOTAL HOUSING PRODUCTION982006852008502010 2012156201480201654120181,32920201,1831,8001,600SINGLEFAMILY HOUSING PRODUCTIONSINGLEFAMILY UNITS PERMITTED: 2000  202380201430201076200238520161,05620181,05620181,2002023140201213320041020086920067462022A GROWING POPULATION MEANS A GROWING WORKFORCE FOR EMPLOYERS AND A GROWING MARKET FOR RETAILERS. 1,0002020$633

GROWTHOPPORTUNITIESJust 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Ontario is ideally situated as a gateway to Southern California and is the economic heart of the Inland Empire. Ontario offers three major interstates, two railroads and the Ontario International Airport, offering access throughout North America.As one of the 150 largest cities in the United States and San Bernardino County’s third-largest city, Ontario is home to more than 186,239 residents and nearly 12,000 businesses.1510608310HOLT BLVDEUCLID AVEMOUNTAIN AVE15215601021015 MILES30 MILESNORTHLos Angeles38 milesIrvine33 milesPalm Springs70 milesPROXIMITYONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM EASE OF ACCESS ENABLES COMPANIES TO COMPLETE2 TRIPSTO AND FROM THE PORTS OF LA/LONG BEACH PER DAYONTARIO IS CURRENTLY THE ONLYMAJOR AIRPORTIN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WITHTHE ABILITY TO EXPANDSERVING 6.4 MILLION PASSENGERS IN 2023 AND OVER 750K TONS OF AIR CARGO1510608310HOLT BLVDEUCLID AVEMILLIKEN AVEHAVEN AVEARCHIBALD AVEGROVE AVEVINEYARD AVEJURUPA STB STMISSION BLVDFOURTH STSIXTH STFRANCIS STPHILADELPHIA STDOWNTOWNDISTRICTARENADISTRICTONTARIORANCH DISTRICTHOLT CORRIDOR

GROWTHOPPORTUNITIESJust 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Ontario is ideally situated as a gateway to Southern California and is the economic heart of the Inland Empire. Ontario offers three major interstates, two railroads and the Ontario International Airport, offering access throughout North America.As one of the 150 largest cities in the United States and San Bernardino County’s third-largest city, Ontario is home to more than 186,239 residents and nearly 12,000 businesses.1510608310HOLT BLVDEUCLID AVEMOUNTAIN AVE15215601021015 MILES30 MILESNORTHLos Angeles38 milesIrvine33 milesPalm Springs70 milesPROXIMITYONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM EASE OF ACCESS ENABLES COMPANIES TO COMPLETE2 TRIPSTO AND FROM THE PORTS OF LA/LONG BEACH PER DAYONTARIO IS CURRENTLY THE ONLYMAJOR AIRPORTIN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WITHTHE ABILITY TO EXPANDSERVING 6.4 MILLION PASSENGERS IN 2023 AND OVER 750K TONS OF AIR CARGO1510608310HOLT BLVDEUCLID AVEMILLIKEN AVEHAVEN AVEARCHIBALD AVEGROVE AVEVINEYARD AVEJURUPA STB STMISSION BLVDFOURTH STSIXTH STFRANCIS STPHILADELPHIA STDOWNTOWNDISTRICTARENADISTRICTONTARIORANCH DISTRICTHOLT CORRIDOR

DID YOU KNOW?Ontario Ranch is California’s #1 Selling Master-Planned ommunity!FUTUREGROWTHThe City of Ontario is enhancing the quality-of-life by creating urban lifestyle districts that create sustainable places to live, work and play. Ontario has a variety of new and existing homes, and is one of the hottest housing markets in the country.That growth will only continue as masterplanned communities are slated to add nearly 50,000 new homes in the next few decades.ONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM HOLT CORRIDOR (INCLUDING ONT & CONVENTION CENTER) Ontario International Airport (ONT) and the Ontario Convention Center, is envisioned as a place for business travelers to discover what Ontario has to offer. The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is investing nearly $300 million to construct a Bus Rapid Transit project that will significantly improve connections to the airport, convention center, Metrolink stations and other regional activity centers. Construction of the transit project will result in several large development opportunities.DOWNTOWN ONTARIO Downtown Ontario is a walkable, authentic neighborhood with historic buildings and many opportunities for redevelopment. Mixed-use projects under construction will bring over 600 new market-rate apartments, breweries, wine tasting rooms, restaurants, and ground-floor retail space. A bustling civic center, museums, art galleries, performance spaces and signature events make this the heart of Ontario’s arts and culture scene, located along Euclid Avenue, which sees 30,000 drivers daily.BUSINESS SUPPORTWE ARE HERE FOR YOU!Ontario wants your business and our staff wants to help make that happen. Everyone in the Ontario Economic Development Department is available to answer your questions, address any issues and make the process of starting, expanding or relocating your business as easy, efficient and economical as possible. The Economic Development Team is here to for you. Fast-track approvals, access to key City Officials and a team approach to problem solving set Ontario apart from other cities. SITE SELECTION ASSISTANCEBUSINESS CONCIERGEBUSINESS RESOURCESINCENTIVES/GRANT FUNDINGPERMIT FACILITATIONONTARIO RANCHARENA DISTRICT Centered around the Toyota Arena – the largest venue of its kind in the Inland Empire – the Arena District is a regional entertainment destination that continues to grow in popularity. The 11,000-seat Toyota Arena hosts over 250 events annually including concerts and live sports. The district also includes Class A office space, retail uses, and the 131-room Element by Westin Hotel.The next evolution of this regionally significant district will see it add 2,000+ new urban residential units, luxury retail, and upscale dining and entertainment venues.Development plans are underway on the first phase of project which includes 700 residential units and 70,000 SF of retail space.Spanning 13.5 square miles, Ontario Ranch is the largest master-planned community in Southern California. Built on a Gigabit-speed broadband network, it is also the best-connected community in Southern California. At build-out, this amenity-rich community will boast 50,000 new single-family homes, brand new schools, over 400 acres of parks, and up to 30 million SF of commercial, retail, office, and industrial space.

DID YOU KNOW?Ontario Ranch is California’s #1 Selling Master-Planned ommunity!FUTUREGROWTHThe City of Ontario is enhancing the quality-of-life by creating urban lifestyle districts that create sustainable places to live, work and play. Ontario has a variety of new and existing homes, and is one of the hottest housing markets in the country.That growth will only continue as masterplanned communities are slated to add nearly 50,000 new homes in the next few decades.ONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM HOLT CORRIDOR (INCLUDING ONT & CONVENTION CENTER) Ontario International Airport (ONT) and the Ontario Convention Center, is envisioned as a place for business travelers to discover what Ontario has to offer. The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is investing nearly $300 million to construct a Bus Rapid Transit project that will significantly improve connections to the airport, convention center, Metrolink stations and other regional activity centers. Construction of the transit project will result in several large development opportunities.DOWNTOWN ONTARIO Downtown Ontario is a walkable, authentic neighborhood with historic buildings and many opportunities for redevelopment. Mixed-use projects under construction will bring over 600 new market-rate apartments, breweries, wine tasting rooms, restaurants, and ground-floor retail space. A bustling civic center, museums, art galleries, performance spaces and signature events make this the heart of Ontario’s arts and culture scene, located along Euclid Avenue, which sees 30,000 drivers daily.BUSINESS SUPPORTWE ARE HERE FOR YOU!Ontario wants your business and our staff wants to help make that happen. Everyone in the Ontario Economic Development Department is available to answer your questions, address any issues and make the process of starting, expanding or relocating your business as easy, efficient and economical as possible. The Economic Development Team is here to for you. Fast-track approvals, access to key City Officials and a team approach to problem solving set Ontario apart from other cities. SITE SELECTION ASSISTANCEBUSINESS CONCIERGEBUSINESS RESOURCESINCENTIVES/GRANT FUNDINGPERMIT FACILITATIONONTARIO RANCHARENA DISTRICT Centered around the Toyota Arena – the largest venue of its kind in the Inland Empire – the Arena District is a regional entertainment destination that continues to grow in popularity. The 11,000-seat Toyota Arena hosts over 250 events annually including concerts and live sports. The district also includes Class A office space, retail uses, and the 131-room Element by Westin Hotel.The next evolution of this regionally significant district will see it add 2,000+ new urban residential units, luxury retail, and upscale dining and entertainment venues.Development plans are underway on the first phase of project which includes 700 residential units and 70,000 SF of retail space.Spanning 13.5 square miles, Ontario Ranch is the largest master-planned community in Southern California. Built on a Gigabit-speed broadband network, it is also the best-connected community in Southern California. At build-out, this amenity-rich community will boast 50,000 new single-family homes, brand new schools, over 400 acres of parks, and up to 30 million SF of commercial, retail, office, and industrial space.

(909) 395-2005OntarioEDA@OntarioCA.govFor more information, contact the Economic Development Team at:ONTARIOTHINKSBUSINESS.COM 303 E. B StreetOntario, California 91764See why Ontario is the most business-friendly city in Southern California and why Ontario is the perfect place to live, work and play.