Rochester metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Ontario, NY
$418,700Median listing price
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About Ontario
Ontario is Wayne County's Lake Ontario suburb — the town of Ontario Center and Bear Creek hamlets with a long lake shoreline, the town's Casey Park waterfront, and Wayne Central schools. Housing is heavily suburban: 1970s–2000s subdivisions, lakefront homes and cottages, plus remaining orchards.
Home prices in Ontario
The median listing price in Ontario is $418,700.
Top places in Ontario
- Casey Park on Lake Ontario
- Lake Ontario shoreline and marinas
- Ontario Center hamlet
- Bear Creek harbor area
- Lake Ontario Wine Trail
- Orchard and farm-stand country
Commuting from Ontario
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~30 minutes (about 25 miles via NY-104; approximate).
Schools in Ontario
Public schools: Wayne Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Ontario FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ontario, NY?
The median listing price in Ontario is $418,700. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Ontario, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~30 minutes (about 25 miles via NY-104; approximate). - Which school district serves Ontario, NY?
Ontario is served by Wayne Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.