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Ontario County

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  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in New York
  • 4 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A-
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B-
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C-
    8. Cost of Living
      B-
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    11. Commute
      B
    Ontario County is located in New York with a population of 109,511. Ontario County is one of the best places to live in New York. In Ontario County, most residents own their homes. In Ontario County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Ontario County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ontario County are highly rated.
    Population
    109,511
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $161,800
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $896
    National
    $1,062
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Ontario County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      129
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      64.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      30.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      443.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,411
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      26.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      12%
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    Working in Ontario County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,944
    National
    $62,843
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    • Public Schools
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      Ontario County Reviews

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      Look, this place is mostly farmland or open fields. If you are looking for the city lifestyle this is not the place for you, but if you like quiet places, stars, and general safety then look no further.
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      There is hardly ever any violent crime. There is, on occasion, drug-related crimes, but more in the larger towns or cities around where I live. The police in our town are pretty good at keeping things under control and responding when needed.
      I love living where I currently do because of the beautiful scenery that you can observe in a 30 mile radius. The taxes aren't too high and the people are friendly, and the high schools aren't enormous so you get a sense of community. It's the type of area I would want to raise a family.
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