Living in Wilton, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilton · Census data 2020–2024
Wilton has 3,862 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $63,396 (15% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $202,000, the median rent is $446/month.
Wilton at a glance
- Population
- 3,862
- Median age
- 46.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $63,396State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $202,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $446/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Wilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
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 $202,000, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $446 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,473 a month in housing costs.
Wilton median household income
The median household income in Wilton is $63,396 and the income per person is $34,329. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Wilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,910
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.41
Wilton demographics
- Population
- 3,862
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 1,601
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilton ›
Education in Wilton
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Wilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Wilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton | 3,862 | $63,396 | $202,000 | $446 |
| Temple | 824 | $56,087 | $210,200 | $1,458 |
| Farmington | 8,157 | $54,276 | $166,600 | $902 |
| Jay | 4,657 | $70,238 | $168,600 | $759 |
| Carthage | 845 | $79,107 | $144,300 | $811 |
| Chesterville | 1,397 | $61,635 | $214,000 | $1,088 |
| Dixfield | 2,300 | $70,613 | $160,900 | $658 |
| Chisholm | 988 | $57,826 | $146,900 | $787 |
| Canton | 1,191 | $52,458 | $165,000 | $485 |
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What is the median household income in Wilton, ME?
The median household income in Wilton is $63,396, 15% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $202,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Wilton?
The median gross rent in Wilton is $446 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Wilton, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Wilton?
The median age in Wilton is 46.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Wilton?
The average commute to work in Wilton is 28 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilton?
The unemployment rate in Wilton is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilton?
31.5% 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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