Living in Wilton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilton · Census data 2020–2024
Wilton has 2,920 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $76,648 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $189,200, the median rent is $805/month.
Wilton at a glance
- Population
- 2,920
- Median age
- 45.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $76,648State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $189,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $805/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Wilton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilton the median home value is $189,200, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, which is 17.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,366 a month in housing costs.
Wilton median household income
The median household income in Wilton is $76,648 and the income per person is $39,793. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Wilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,387
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.09
Wilton demographics
- Population
- 2,920
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 1,365
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilton ›
Education in Wilton
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Wilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Wilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton | 2,920 | $76,648 | $189,200 | $805 |
| Moscow | 614 | $87,181 | $201,800 | — |
| Durant | 1,946 | $81,625 | $194,300 | $784 |
| Atalissa | 253 | $67,188 | $127,900 | $775 |
| Kent Estates | 1,848 | $121,971 | $347,700 | — |
| Stockton | 170 | $49,500 | $100,000 | $825 |
| Bennett | 390 | $69,375 | $130,300 | $886 |
| Fairport | 109 | $108,393 | $217,300 | — |
| New Liberty | 141 | $86,250 | $127,800 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Wilton, IA?
The median household income in Wilton is $76,648, about the same as the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $189,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Wilton?
The median gross rent in Wilton is $805 per month, about 17.6% of household income.
Is Wilton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Wilton?
The median age in Wilton is 45.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Wilton?
The average commute to work in Wilton is 23 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilton?
The unemployment rate in Wilton is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilton?
36.1% 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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