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Wilton, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
691 Population 720/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $20,293 per capita
$145,800 Home Value $244,774 Zillow
$391 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
376 Violent Crime/100K 2,319 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $391/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilton, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,000
28% below
$20,293 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
48% below
Zillow: $244,774
Median Rent
$391/mo
66% below
13.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
376/100K
1% below
2,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
52%
Rent
34%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.6% (28% 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.

Safety & Crime

Wilton reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,319/100K.

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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population691
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density720/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$20,293
Unemployment4.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent376/100K
Property2,319/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.