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Ontario, NY
Census-designated place in Wayne County, New York.
Population
2,044
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
507
ZIP codes
0
Ontario and its ZIP codes
Ontario at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $50,078 a year, 42% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,000 (60% below New York) and median rent is $693 a month.
Local data for Ontario, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ontario, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,078
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$693/mo
Homeownership
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (499), German Americans (435), Italian Americans (256).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Ontario.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,849
28,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$665M
FY 2026, $7,291 per person
How people get to work
Ontario, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ontario, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
146
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 17°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ontario, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Ontario
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
| WalworthCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| PultneyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.3 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.1 |
| GanandaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.6 |
| WebsterVillage | 7.4 mi | 2.2 |
| MacedonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| SodusVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| PalmyraVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| FairportVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| East RochesterVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| St. John Fisher CollegeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Port GibsonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Nazareth CollegeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Sodus PointVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| PittsfordVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ontario, NY in?
- Ontario is in Wayne County, New York.
- What is the population of Ontario, NY?
- About 2,044 people live in Ontario, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ontario?
- Nearby places include Williamson (5.2 mi), Walworth (5.3 mi), Pultneyville (6.4 mi), Marion (6.9 mi), Gananda (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023