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Wilton Center, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
141 Population 256/sq mi density
$93,571 Median Income $32,176 per capita
$268,400 Home Value $383,611 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 597 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilton Center, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,571
25% above
$32,176 per capita
Home Value
$268,400
5% below
Zillow: $383,611
Violent Crime
125/100K
67% below
597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
125%
Home Value
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilton Center a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Wilton Center reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 597/100K.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population141
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property597/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (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
Broadband46.0%
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.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.