Living in Wilton, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilton · Census data 2020–2024
Wilton has 804 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $54,750 (14% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $162,100, the median rent is $481/month.
Wilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilton at a glance
- Population
- 804
- Median age
- 31State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $54,750State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $162,100State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $481/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Wilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilton the median home value is $162,100, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $481 per month, which is 16.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,241 a month in housing costs.
Wilton median household income
The median household income in Wilton is $54,750 and the income per person is $22,333. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Wilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 300
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.98
Wilton demographics
- Population
- 804
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 270
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilton ›
Education in Wilton
5.3% of adults 25 and older in Wilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Wilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton | 804 | $54,750 | $162,100 | $481 |
| Montevallo | 7,556 | $56,626 | $220,700 | $956 |
| Pea Ridge | 718 | $63,889 | $98,000 | — |
| Calera | 17,714 | $87,194 | $235,300 | $1,601 |
| Brantleyville | 845 | $47,917 | $33,000 | $1,102 |
| Alabaster | 33,917 | $91,357 | $261,700 | $1,372 |
| Jemison | 2,796 | $65,800 | $170,000 | $1,106 |
| Helena | 21,769 | $115,139 | $330,700 | $1,574 |
| West Blocton | 1,077 | $40,560 | $99,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wilton, AL?
The median household income in Wilton is $54,750, 14% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wilton?
The median home value in Wilton is $162,100, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Wilton?
The median gross rent in Wilton is $481 per month, about 16.9% of household income.
Is Wilton, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Wilton?
The median age in Wilton is 31 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Wilton?
The average commute to work in Wilton is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilton?
The unemployment rate in Wilton is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilton?
5.3% of adults in Wilton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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