Ontario town, New York
Ontario town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ontario town is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,701. The land area covers 32.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 10,701 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,399 | ±170 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,570 | ±188 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,399 | ±170 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 171 | ±87 |
| Median Home Value | $233,900 | ±$14,636 |
| Median Gross Rent | $882 | ±$172 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,608 | ±$6,833 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,641 | ±$3,531 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 596 | ±230 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,033 | ±311 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 10,516 (2024)
ID: 139401
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
1850 RIDGE RD, ONTARIO NY 14519-9535
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GUS Population: 90,757 (2024)
ID: 208805
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEV, AND PLANNING
9 PEARL ST, LYONS NY 14489
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PITTSFORD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PENFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FAIRPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | ROCHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PITTSFORD, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
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College Vocational | 13.3 mi away | 470 Skyview Centre Pkwy, Rochester, NY, 14622 |
5859221400
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ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 1850 RIDGE ROAD, ONTARIO, NY, 14519 |
(315) 524-8381
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St. John Fisher University
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College | 13.4 mi away | 3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618-3597 |
5853858000
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WILLIAMSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 6380 ROUTE 21, SUITE 1, WILLIAMSON, NY, 14589 |
(315) 589-2048
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Nazareth University
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College | 14.3 mi away | 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618-3790 |
5853892525
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WEBSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | WEBSTER PLAZA, 980 RIDGE ROAD, WEBSTER, NY, 14580 |
(585) 872-7075
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St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry
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College | 14.5 mi away | 120 French Road, Rochester, NY, 14618 |
5852713657
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WALWORTH-SEELY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 3600 LORRAINE DRIVE, WALWORTH, NY, 14568 |
(315) 986-1511
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Shear Ego International School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 525 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14617 |
58534200700
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MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 4036 MAPLE AVENUE, MARION, NY, 14505 |
(315) 926-4933
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WEBSTER 2 NE, NY US, located 3.6 miles from Ontario town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6° | 17.4° | 25.5° | 2.73" | 21.4" |
| February | 35.5° | 17.6° | 26.6° | 2.49" | 26.7" |
| March | 43.9° | 25.1° | 34.5° | 2.94" | 9.7" |
| April | 55.6° | 35.2° | 45.4° | 3.15" | 2.2" |
| May | 68.4° | 46.5° | 57.5° | 2.99" | 0.1" |
| June | 77.1° | 56.3° | 66.7° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 61.0° | 71.1° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 60.5° | 70.2° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 53.4° | 63.3° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.2° | 42.3° | 51.8° | 3.96" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.2° | 32.4° | 40.8° | 3.47" | 6.4" |
| December | 38.5° | 23.8° | 31.2° | 3.11" | 19.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Webster village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Williamson CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Pultneyville CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Walworth CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Gananda CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3611755013. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.