Ontario was once known as a health resort, and was later settled by citrus farmers because of its rocky soil. Wine grapes and olives are grown in Ontario, and dairy farming is also prevalent.
The top five employers in Ontario are:
- Sunkist Growers (orange production)
- Maglite Corporation (flashlight production)
- Ontario Mills (retail)
- FedEx
- UPS
These employers, as well as other nationally recognized companies who run large operations in the area, employ thousands of workers. The service industry in Ontario is also expanding. The median income for the city is about $43,000.
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