South Wilton, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,453 Population 1,297/sq mi density
$157,446 Median Income $108,946 per capita
$780,800 Home Value $1,317,248 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$157,446 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$780,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.6% bachelor's degree or higher

South Wilton, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$157,446
110% above
$108,946 per capita
Home Value
$780,800
177% above
Zillow: $1,317,248
Bachelor's Degree+
67.6%
101% above
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.7%
39% below
5.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How South Wilton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Wilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
210%
Home Value
277%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
201%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Wilton a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Wilton residents earn a median household income of $157,446 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $108,946. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Wilton is $780,800 , 177% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,317,248. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

67.6% of adults in South Wilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (101% above the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Wilton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,453
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,297/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born38.3%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$157,446
Per Capita$108,946
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

B+
Home Value$780,800
Rent
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$1,317,248
Housing Units686
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity19.7%
Diabetes5.5%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation132 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.6%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+33.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations3
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in South Wilton was built in 1984.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
38.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.