Is Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI a Good Place to Live?
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is a small town of 1,545 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $102,955
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is
2% above the national average.
Strengths:
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fontana-on-Geneva Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 101.7
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake's overall cost of living index is 101.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.
Metric
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$549,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,313
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$102,955
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake's violent crime rate is 105.5 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.5 /100k
Property Crime
738.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is served primarily by Fontana J8 School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI
National Avg
School District
Fontana J8 School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
59.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake sees average highs of 29.2°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.1 inches of snow per year.
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Fontana-on-Geneva Lake roughly 2% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $549,200 and median rent is $1,313/month.
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake's violent crime rate is 105.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 738.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake are operated by Fontana J8 School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 59.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI has a population of 1,545, a median household income of $102,955, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake averages 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches
with about 40.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53125.
The population of Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin is 1,545 with a median age of 55.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $549,200, median household income $102,955, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fontana-on-Geneva Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
