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Ontario, NY

Ontario is a town in the northwest corner of Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 9,778 at the 2000 census and 10,136 at the 2010 census. The town is named after the Great Lake on its northern border. The town has a hamlet (and census-designated place), also called Ontario. Government offices for the town are located there.

The first settler was Freeman Hopkins, who arrived in 1806. He built a small log cabin that had to hold his nine children, his wife, and himself. Heavy timber and swamps made life difficult for the first settlers. The town of Ontario was created in 1807 as the "Town of Freetown" from a part of the town of Williamson. 

Soon after, the name was changed to "Ontario". Part of Ontario was used to form the town of Walworth in 1829. In 1811, iron ore was discovered and a thriving smelting operation arose that lasted until past the end of the century. In 1874, the Lake Ontario Shore Railroad (now the R., W. & O.) was opened. On June 1, 1970, the Robert E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant started commercial operation on the shore of Lake Ontario within the town, just past the Monroe County line.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.3 square miles (84 km²), of which 32.2 square miles (83 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (0.37%) is water. 

The northern town boundary is Lake Ontario, and the western town line is the border of Monroe County. The town is east of the City of Rochester. New York State Route 104 is an east-west highway that intersects the north-south highway New York State Route 350 at Ontario Center.

Health and wellness in Ontario are highly valued, with the town offering various options for residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Wayne County Family YMCA is a hub for fitness and wellness programs, offering exercise classes, swimming facilities, and community events. The town also boasts numerous parks and green spaces, such as Casey Park, which provides opportunities for outdoor activities, sports, and picnics. For healthcare, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital is a vital resource, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services. Snap Fitness provides a convenient 24/7 gym experience with modern equipment and personalized training programs tailored to individual fitness goals. Ontario Fit Body Boot Camp specializes in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions designed to maximize calorie burn and improve cardiovascular health in a supportive group setting. Ontario Community Center features recreational activities such as indoor swimming, fitness classes, and youth sports leagues, fostering community engagement and physical activity. Ontario Beach Park provides scenic trails for walking, jogging, and biking along Lake Ontario, complemented by picnic areas and seasonal fitness events.

Top Sites in Ontario, NY: Chimney Bluffs State Park, Sacred Grove, Montezuma Audubon Center.

Population: Elevation: 318 feet. ZIP Code: 14519. Area code: 315. Area: 32.4 square miles (84.0 km²).

FAQs

What is the median income in Ontario, NY?

In 2021, Ontario, NY had a population of 1.93k people with a median age of 46.2 and a median household income of $42,438. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ontario, NY declined from 2,038 to 1,932, a −5.2% decrease and its median household income declined from $50,260 to $42,438, a −15.6% decrease. None of the households in Ontario, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

What region is Ontario, NY in?

Ontario County is in western New York State, east of Buffalo, southeast of Rochester, and northwest of Ithaca. The county is within the Finger Lakes Region of the state. The county of Ontario is located 8 miles from Rochester in the heart of upstate New York. It includes two cities, 16 towns, eight villages, and two colleges.

What is the crime rate in Ontario, NY?

Ontario has an overall crime rate of 11 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Ontario is 1 in 92. How does Ontario fare compared to other communities in New York of all population sizes? Ontario's crime rate is lower than approximately 35% of New York communities.

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Wikipedia

Town of Ontario

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

Rochester Regional Health

The YMCA

Trail Works

NYS Park

Ontario Health & Fitness

Chimney Bluffs State Park

Sacred Grove

Montezuma Audubon Center

Snap Fitness

Fit Body Boot Camp

Ontario Community Center

Ontario Beach Park

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