At a Glance
Median Income
$93,571
$32,176 per capita
Home Value
$268,400
Zillow: $383,611
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
12.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilton Center a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilton Center residents earn a median household income of $93,571 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,176. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilton Center is $268,400 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,611. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
15.0% of adults in Wilton Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilton Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,571
Per Capita$32,176
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$383,611
Housing Units53
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation685 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute38 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilton Center was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.