Ontario, CA, California

Ontario has a lot of new developments, particularly in the North Eastern area of the city, and many of these new developments feature gigabit municipal broadband. If you’re a WFH’er (work from home), then new homes/condos/apts with stunningly fast, available gigabit speed connections are going to make things nice. There’s probably bigger things to know about the suburban culture of inland empire cities like Ontario but let’s just start here since so many people are now looking for less expensive options in Cali than LA/SF/SD and want great amenities for working from home.

Here's a note from a local about Ontario:
If you are considering Ontario either move to the North Eastern most portion or the newer home developments in the South. There are several http://ontarioranch.com/ The new developments are going to feature gigabit municipal broadband if that interests you. Unfortunately, being new development your looking at 200-500K and when they say from the 200's they mean 299K. Rancho, Upland, and Claremont will all be upwards of 350K and into the millions with commiserate rents.

For more reviews of Ontario from locals check out: The Buzz

If you’re coming from a happening city, or a suburb with a great downtown, then you’re going to be disappointed with Ontario. Many of the Inland Empire cities are similarly structured SoCal suburbia with mountains to the east and freeways to hell to the west. Recommendation: stick to the east sides of Ontario or most of the Inland Empire cities if enjoying the mountains/parks to the east is important to you.

Here's a note from a local about Ontario vs. other neighboring suburbs:
It’ll be similar commute for Ontario/Rancho to LA then. About a 60-90 min drive with low traffic. It’s just a general suburb, chain stores, malls, restaurants. Rancho Cucamonga on Foothill Blvd. exit (west of the 15 freeway) by Victoria Gardens mall is pretty central so you can be by the 60,10,210, and 15 freeways

Ontario is primarily a suburban city with families looking for affordable housing options in the most expensive state in the country. Expect to find lots of suburban blocks, parks and family-focused lifestyle if you stick to the confines of the city. On the other hand, Ontario is just a few miles through Rancho Cucamonga to the Cucamonga Wilderness, Mt Baldy Mountain and Resort and countless other amazing outdoor recreation opportunities. Many locals grind through their work weeks in Ontario and enjoy the great outdoors on weekends. For socializing Rancho Cucamonga has a much more active social scene so expect to head the couple miles into that bordering city for nights out.