At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$40,544 per capita
Home Value
$206,100
Zillow: $257,150
Median Rent
$838/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
13.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilton residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,544. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wilton is $206,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,150. Median rent is $838/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
24.7% of adults in Wilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population582
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$40,544
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$68M
Avg Weekly Wage$701
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,100
Rent$838
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$257,150
Housing Units324
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death15,039/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation2,175 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wilton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.