Living in South Wilton, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Wilton · Census data 2020–2024
South Wilton has 1,444 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $208,500 (118% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $842,300, the median rent is $3,313/month.
South Wilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Wilton at a glance
- Population
- 1,444
- Median age
- 45.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $208,500State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $842,300State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $3,313/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is South Wilton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 118% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 130% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Wilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Wilton the median home value is $842,300, 153% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,313 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
South Wilton median household income
The median household income in South Wilton is $208,500 and the income per person is $121,869. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in South Wilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 624
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.41
South Wilton demographics
- Population
- 1,444
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 598
- Foreign-born
- 34.9%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Wilton ›
Education in South Wilton
69.7% of adults 25 and older in South Wilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 40.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Wilton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 31.8%
- Drive alone
- 48.4%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
South Wilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilton | 1,444 | $208,500 | $842,300 | $3,313 |
| Wilton Center | 1,682 | $119,500 | $563,200 | $1,362 |
| Poplar Plains | 1,141 | $178,816 | $1,207,700 | — |
| Old Hill | 2,990 | $250,001 | $1,479,400 | $3,501 |
| Wilton | 18,777 | $242,199 | $928,800 | $1,819 |
| Cannondale | 758 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Westport Village | 3,021 | $250,001 | $1,631,500 | $3,301 |
| Coleytown | 3,472 | $250,001 | $1,589,700 | — |
| New Canaan | 20,870 | $250,001 | $1,611,900 | $3,401 |
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What is the median household income in South Wilton, CT?
The median household income in South Wilton is $208,500, 118% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Wilton?
The median home value in South Wilton is $842,300, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in South Wilton?
The median gross rent in South Wilton is $3,313 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is South Wilton, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 118% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 130% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in South Wilton?
The median age in South Wilton is 45.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in South Wilton?
The average commute to work in South Wilton is 31 minutes; 31.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Wilton?
The unemployment rate in South Wilton is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Wilton?
69.7% of adults in South 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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