Living in Wilton, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilton · Census data 2020–2024
Wilton has 18,777 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $242,199 (153% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $928,800, the median rent is $1,819/month.
Wilton at a glance
- Population
- 18,777
- Median age
- 43.1State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $242,199State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $928,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,819/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 88.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.2%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Wilton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 153% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 153% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilton the median home value is $928,800, 179% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,819 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Wilton median household income
The median household income in Wilton is $242,199 and the income per person is $113,354. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Wilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,408
- Owner-occupied
- 88.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.4%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.03
Wilton demographics
- Population
- 18,777
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 6,122
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilton ›
Education in Wilton
75.2% of adults 25 and older in Wilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 37% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 33.8%
- Drive alone
- 51.3%
- Public transit
- 7.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Wilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton | 18,777 | $242,199 | $928,800 | $1,819 |
| Cannondale | 758 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Wilton Center | 1,682 | $119,500 | $563,200 | $1,362 |
| Georgetown | 1,932 | $181,364 | $790,400 | $3,359 |
| South Wilton | 1,444 | $208,500 | $842,300 | $3,313 |
| Weston | 10,396 | $250,001 | $996,700 | $3,501 |
| Poplar Plains | 1,141 | $178,816 | $1,207,700 | — |
| New Canaan | 20,870 | $250,001 | $1,611,900 | $3,401 |
| Old Hill | 2,990 | $250,001 | $1,479,400 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Wilton, CT?
The median household income in Wilton is $242,199, 153% 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 Wilton?
The median home value in Wilton is $928,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Wilton?
The median gross rent in Wilton is $1,819 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is Wilton, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 153% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 153% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Wilton?
The median age in Wilton is 43.1 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Wilton?
The average commute to work in Wilton is 36 minutes; 33.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilton?
The unemployment rate in Wilton is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilton?
75.2% 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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