What are the schools like in Ontario, IN?

School district data for Ontario is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ontario?

The median household income in Ontario, IN is $68,882 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Ontario, IN?

Ontario has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.9 inches.

Ontario, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Ontario, IN?

Crime rate data for Ontario is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Ontario, IN a Good Place to Live?

Ontario is a small town of 428 in Indiana, with a median household income of $68,882 .

Strengths: Ontario stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ontario is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ontario city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Ontario metro area.

Metric	Ontario, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$220,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,882	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Ontario is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ontario, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ontario sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 38.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ontario, IN
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	38.9"

Demographics

Metric	Ontario, IN	National Avg
Population	428	—
Median Age	22.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Howe, IN 3 mi Lagrange, IN 4 mi Mongo, IN 6 mi Sturgis, MI 7 mi Scott, IN 9 mi

Ontario vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ontario, IN affordable or expensive?

Ontario has a median home value of $220,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $68,882.

What is the crime rate in Ontario, IN?

Crime data for Ontario is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Ontario?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ontario, IN a good place to live?

Ontario, IN has a population of 428, a median household income of $68,882, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ontario?

Ontario averages 30.9°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 38.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ontario?

The population of Ontario, Indiana is 428 with a median age of 22.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ontario?

Key numbers for living in Ontario: median home $220,100, median household income $68,882. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ontario side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.