Living in Wilton, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilton · Census data 2020–2024
Wilton has 327 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $70,625 (21% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $162,500, the median rent is $1,167/month.
Wilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilton at a glance
- Population
- 327
- Median age
- 31.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $70,625State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $162,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,167/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Wilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 19.1%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
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 $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,661 a month in housing costs.
Wilton median household income
The median household income in Wilton is $70,625 and the income per person is $27,811. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Wilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 24.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.64
Wilton demographics
- Population
- 327
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 35.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 124
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 18%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilton ›
Education in Wilton
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Wilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilton
- Unemployment rate
- 19.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Wilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton | 327 | $70,625 | $162,500 | $1,167 |
| Bemidji | 15,569 | $55,405 | $198,300 | $1,067 |
| Solway | 117 | $96,250 | $215,000 | — |
| Shevlin | 148 | $62,361 | $87,000 | — |
| Tenstrike | 207 | $58,750 | $281,800 | $845 |
| Bagley | 1,248 | $44,896 | $138,600 | $750 |
| Cass Lake | 635 | $48,250 | $109,900 | $763 |
| Lake George | 204 | $84,167 | $245,500 | $1,167 |
| Clearbrook | 584 | $48,750 | $107,600 | $683 |
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What is the median household income in Wilton, MN?
The median household income in Wilton is $70,625, 21% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $162,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Wilton?
The median gross rent in Wilton is $1,167 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Wilton, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 19.1%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Wilton?
The median age in Wilton is 31.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Wilton?
The average commute to work in Wilton is 16 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilton?
The unemployment rate in Wilton is 19.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilton?
16.6% 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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