Ontario vs. Fontana: Which Is Better for Your Industrial Property?
Both cities are in the western Inland Empire, and both are strong industrial markets. The right choice depends on what your business does.
| Ontario | Fontana | |
|---|---|---|
| Freeways | I-10, I-15, SR-60 | I-10, I-15, SR-210 |
| Typical product | Wide range: small multi-tenant to large distribution, plus airport-area office | Distribution buildings, truck and contractor yards, IOS |
| Good fit for | Air cargo, e-commerce, businesses that also want nearby office | Trucking, contractors, outdoor storage, larger yard users |
Market numbers
Published research groups both cities in the IE West submarket. CBRE put IE West industrial vacancy at 5.9% in Q3 2026, vs. 8.7% in IE East ( CBRE, Q3 2026).
What to check in either city
- Zoning and whether truck parking / outdoor storage is allowed (new yards are harder to approve under California's AB 98)
- Clear height, loading, power and yard depth
- Total occupancy cost including NNN ( Lease Cost Calculator)
Related: Industrial Ontario · Fontana · Buy vs. Lease
Next step
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Javier A. Brown, Agent · MGR Real Estate · 3800 E. Concours St., Suite 350, Ontario, CA 91764 · DRE #01755491
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