At a Glance
Median Income
$55,721
$25,648 per capita
Home Value
$163,500
Zillow: $223,786
Median Rent
$560/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
433/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 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
3.1 / 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 $55,721 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,648. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% 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 $223,786. 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 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 433/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,822
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,721
Per Capita$25,648
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$2,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,500
Rent$560
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$223,786
Housing Units833
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property433/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary51/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation622 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilton was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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