Living in Ontario, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ontario · Census data 2020–2024
Ontario has 301 residents with a median age of 44.3. .
Ontario is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ontario at a glance
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 44.3State: 38.1
- Homeowners
- 43.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.4%
Is Ontario a good place to live?
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Ontario: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 133
- Owner-occupied
- 43.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.26
Ontario demographics
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ontario ›
Education in Ontario
5.4% of adults 25 and older in Ontario have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ontario
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.9%
Ontario vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 301 | — | — | — |
| Howe | 1,092 | $60,238 | $163,000 | — |
| Lagrange | 2,790 | $54,492 | $150,100 | $807 |
| Sturgis | 11,054 | $62,710 | $152,600 | $826 |
| Scott | 137 | $72,750 | — | — |
| Shipshewana | 822 | $43,594 | $275,800 | $771 |
| Adams Lake | 286 | $94,098 | — | — |
| Burr Oak | 818 | $63,816 | $106,400 | $983 |
| Orland | 434 | $57,639 | $130,100 | $817 |
More for people moving to Ontario
Ontario ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Ontario: FAQ
Is Ontario, IN a good place to live?
What is the median age in Ontario?
The median age in Ontario is 44.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Ontario?
The unemployment rate in Ontario is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ontario?
5.4% of adults in Ontario have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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