At a Glance
Median Income
$68,125
$24,198 per capita
Home Value
$152,500
Zillow: $209,426
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
434/100K
8,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
253 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilton residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,198. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilton is $152,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,426. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Wilton reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,089/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Wilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilton has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population326
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$24,198
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,500
Rent$1,067
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$209,426
Housing Units115
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent434/100K
Property8,089/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,268/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,383 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilton was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.