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Ontario, WI
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Ontario, WI
At a Glance
How Ontario Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ontario's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ontario a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ontario residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,254. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ontario is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,382. Median rent is $675/month, with 24.0% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ontario reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Ontario hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ontario has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.