Wilton, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County
Wilton, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is Wilton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wilton residents earn a median household income of $55,721 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,648. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,839 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilton is $163,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,758. Median rent is $560/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Wilton reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 824/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Wilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.