At a Glance
Median Income
$54,000
$20,293 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
Zillow: $244,774
Median Rent
$391/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.3% smoking rate
How Wilton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilton residents earn a median household income of $54,000 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,293. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilton is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,774. Median rent is $391/month, with 13.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
9.1% of adults in Wilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population691
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$20,293
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$391
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$244,774
Housing Units244
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain59.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation389 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.