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Wilton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
326 Population 111/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $24,198 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $209,426 Zillow
$1,067 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
434 Violent Crime/100K 8,089 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, $1,067/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,125
9% below
$24,198 per capita
Home Value
$152,500
46% below
Zillow: $209,426
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
8% below
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
434/100K
14% above
8,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
272% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
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)

Income
91%
Home Value
54%
Rent
92%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
372%
Crime
114%
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.