At a Glance
Median Income
$171,579
$55,949 per capita
Home Value
$891,200
Zillow: $953,704
Median Rent
$1,792/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
11.0% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilton residents earn a median household income of $171,579 , which is 128% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,949. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilton is $891,200 , 216% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $953,704. Median rent is $1,792/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
34.2% of adults in Wilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population6,198
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$171,579
Per Capita$55,949
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B+
Home Value$891,200
Rent$1,792
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$953,704
Housing Units2,150
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation119 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilton was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.