Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Wilton Center is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 1,730. Residents earn $116,081 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wilton Center receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Wilton Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wilton Center is $116,081, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Wilton Center among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Wilton Center is $493,400, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,433 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wilton Center is a highly educated community — 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wilton Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 82.5% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.5% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,081 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $102,880 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,482 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $242,927 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,324 |
| County GDP | $76,344M |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Healthcare | 2,172 |
| Retail | 2,360 |
| Manufacturing | 493 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.19% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 35.4% |
| Census Median | $493,400 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,195,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,195,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $475 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.7% |
| Price Drops | 5.9% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,433 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.19% |
| Obesity | 21.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 13.5% |
| Physical Distress | 8.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 196 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1913°N, 73.4262°W |
| County FIPS | 09190 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.0% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,730/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Retail Stores | 2,360 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 35.4% |