Living in Wilton, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilton · Census data 2020–2024
Wilton has 607 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $80,000 (4% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $215,900, the median rent is $838/month.
Wilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wilton at a glance
- Population
- 607
- Median age
- 47.5State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $80,000State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $215,900State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Wilton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 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 $215,900, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,590 a month in housing costs.
Wilton median household income
The median household income in Wilton is $80,000 and the income per person is $45,563. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Wilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 339
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.98
Wilton demographics
- Population
- 607
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 292
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilton ›
Education in Wilton
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Wilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 92.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Wilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton | 607 | $80,000 | $215,900 | $838 |
| Washburn | 1,507 | $73,413 | $238,200 | $818 |
| Harmon | 198 | $113,500 | $444,400 | — |
| Mandan | 24,522 | $71,780 | $259,800 | $1,083 |
| Wing | 207 | $63,750 | $103,100 | $513 |
| Bismarck | 75,556 | $78,387 | $300,300 | $999 |
| Center | 562 | $77,083 | $204,100 | — |
| Apple Valley | 279 | $111,136 | $242,400 | — |
| Turtle Lake | 500 | $67,639 | $120,100 | $779 |
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What is the median household income in Wilton, ND?
The median household income in Wilton is $80,000, 4% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (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 $215,900, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Wilton?
The median gross rent in Wilton is $838 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Wilton, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Wilton?
The median age in Wilton is 47.5 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Wilton?
The average commute to work in Wilton is 30 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilton?
The unemployment rate in Wilton is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilton?
23.1% 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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