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Wilton, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Monroe County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
535 Population 601/sq mi density
$80,750 Median Income $27,327 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $211,508 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 2,666 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$80,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilton, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,750
7% above
$27,327 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
45% below
Zillow: $211,508
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
33% below
2,666/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
42% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 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
107%
Home Value
55%
Rent
49%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $80,750 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,327. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,335 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilton is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,508. Median rent is $575/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Wilton reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,666/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Wilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population535
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,750
Per Capita$27,327
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$3,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$575
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$211,508
Housing Units206
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent256/100K
Property2,666/100K

Health

Obesity45.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death7,458/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation999 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.