What are the schools like in Ontario, WI?

Ontario is served primarily by Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Ontario?

The median household income in Ontario, WI is $57,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Ontario, WI?

Ontario has an average high temperature of 23.8°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ontario, WI affordable or expensive?

Ontario's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ontario is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,000 and the median rent is $909 per month.

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

Ontario has a violent crime rate of 84.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 545.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ontario, WI a Good Place to Live?

Ontario is a small town of 415 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $57,500 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Ontario stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

Index: 91.7

Ontario's overall cost of living index is 91.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ontario costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ontario, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$909	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ontario's violent crime rate is 84.4 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.4 /100k

Property Crime

545.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ontario is served primarily by Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ontario, WI	National Avg
School District	Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ontario sees average highs of 23.8°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ontario, WI
Average High — January	23.8°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	37.8"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ontario, WI	National Avg
Population	415	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	33.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wilton, WI 7 mi Norwalk, WI 8 mi Cashton, WI 10 mi La Farge, WI 10 mi Melvina, WI 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ontario

Ontario, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54651

Ontario vs Other Cities

Ontario, WI vs Wilton, WI Ontario, WI vs Norwalk, WI Ontario, WI vs Cashton, WI Ontario, WI vs La Farge, WI Ontario, WI vs Melvina, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ontario, WI affordable or expensive?

Ontario's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ontario roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,000 and median rent is $909/month.

What is the crime rate in Ontario, WI?

Ontario's violent crime rate is 84.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 545.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ontario?

Public schools in Ontario are operated by Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ontario, WI a good place to live?

Ontario, WI has a population of 415, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 23.8°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ontario?

Ontario, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54651.

What is the population of Ontario?

The population of Ontario, Wisconsin is 415 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ontario?

Key numbers for living in Ontario: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $130,000, median household income $57,500, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.