Wilton Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,730 Population 1,730/sq mi density
$116,081 Median Income $102,880 per capita
$493,400 Home Value $1,317,248 Zillow
$1,433 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,081 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$493,400 home value, $1,433/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilton Center, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,081
54% above
$102,880 per capita
Home Value
$493,400
75% above
Zillow: $1,317,248
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
23% above
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.0%
75% above
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
35% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Wilton Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
154%
Home Value
175%
Rent
123%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
175%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilton Center a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilton Center residents earn a median household income of $116,081 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $102,880. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% 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 Wilton Center is $493,400 , 75% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,317,248. Median rent is $1,433/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

59.0% of adults in Wilton Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilton Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,730
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density1,730/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born29.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,081
Per Capita$102,880
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A
Home Value$493,400
Rent$1,433
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$1,317,248
Housing Units834
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity21.0%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation196 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.0%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+31.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.5%
EV Stations3
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilton Center was built in 1987.
35.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
29.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.