The Town FilesWilton, Connecticut
Town · population 18,503 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $928,800
- Household income
- $242,199
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.1
Wilton is a town of 18,503 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $928,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks more upscale than 94% of Connecticut towns, better transit than 86% of Connecticut towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Connecticut towns.
How Wilton ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wilton is worth $928,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $242,199, which is more affordable than 40% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,819 a month. 88.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wilton | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $928,800 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,819 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $242,199 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 88.6% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Wilton
| People | Wilton | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75.2% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.5% | — |
| Work from home | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 35.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 93.8% |
Weather in Wilton
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.0 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilton since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 19, 1971 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 8, 1982.
Public schools in Wilton
4 public schools with 3,753 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton High School | 9-12 | 1,244 | 12.6 |
| Miller-Driscoll School | PK-2 | 854 | 13.3 |
| Middlebrook School | 6-8 | 833 | 11.1 |
| Cider Mill School | 3-5 | 822 | 12.6 |
Towns near Wilton
- Weston, CT4.0 mi · 10,354 people · home $996,700
- New Canaan, CT4.7 mi · 20,622 people · home $1,611,900
- Ridgefield, CT4.8 mi · 7,596 people · home $843,600
- Old Hill, CT5.3 mi · 2,676 people · home $1,479,400
- New Canaan, CT5.4 mi · 6,220 people · home $1,099,400
- Coleytown, CT5.6 mi · 3,522 people · home $1,589,700
- Westport Village, CT6.3 mi · 3,251 people · home $1,631,500
- Redding, CT7.0 mi · 8,765 people · home $706,300
Wilton questions
Is Wilton, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wilton scores better for retirees than 42% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 41%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Wilton?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilton is valued at $928,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $242,199, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,819 a month.
What is the weather like in Wilton?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 34.0 inches of snow.
Does Wilton get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 19, 1971. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)