Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,633 Population 486/sq mi density
$104,583 Median Income $77,492 per capita
$555,800 Home Value $391,861 Zillow
$1,338 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$104,583 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$555,800 home value, $1,338/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,583
39% above
$77,492 per capita
Home Value
$555,800
97% above
Zillow: $391,861
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
15% above
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.9%
75% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Fontana-on-Geneva Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fontana-on-Geneva Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
139%
Home Value
197%
Rent
115%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
175%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fontana-on-Geneva Lake a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fontana-on-Geneva Lake residents earn a median household income of $104,583 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $77,492. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is $555,800 , 97% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,861. Median rent is $1,338/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

58.9% of adults in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fontana-on-Geneva Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,633
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,583
Per Capita$77,492
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

B+
Home Value$555,800
Rent$1,338
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$391,861
Housing Units2,109
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation911 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake was built in 1978.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.