At a Glance
Median Income
$71,898
$40,868 per capita
Home Value
$162,000
Zillow: $214,128
Median Rent
$829/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
249/100K
570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilton residents earn a median household income of $71,898 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,868. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,233 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilton is $162,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,128. Median rent is $829/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Wilton reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 570/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Wilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,943
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,429/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,898
Per Capita$40,868
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,000
Rent$829
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$214,128
Housing Units1,339
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property570/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault249/100K
Burglary107/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,717/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation688 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Wilton was founded in 1855.
The median home in Wilton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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