Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Wilton
Wilton, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,775
Population
18,552
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Small-town charm in Connecticut with access to bustling New York City
Tourist Attractions
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Public Transit
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Wooded
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Historic
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Convenient
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Family-Friendly
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Pet-Friendly
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Great Schools
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In southwestern Connecticut on the Connecticut-New York border, Wilton is a wooded, suburban area with plenty to offer its residents. Gorgeous landscapes, dog-friendly community parks, nature trails, golf courses, great schools, and local restaurants all reside in Wilton’s borders. Visit the Wilton Historical Society to learn more about your potential new home, or visit Weir Farm, a national historic site on the north end of town. The farm was the home and studio of America’s most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and brings people from all over to admire its historical significance.
Wilton offers public transit with the Metro North Railroad with access to Grand Central Terminal in New York City in just 50 miles, giving residents easy access to all that New York City has to offer. Wilton has unbeatable local restaurants like Orem’s Diner, opened in 1921. More great restaurants, grocery stores, and retail shops can be found along US-7, running straight through town. Wilton is known for its great school district, Wilton Public Schools. There are many apartment options awaiting you in Wilton, ranging from casual to luxurious with plentiful amenities.
Explore the City
Residents enjoy shopping at Wilton Center
Wilton station is on the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven line
Pillars honor every Wilton war hero since the American Revolution
A tree-lined street in Wilton
Gazebo at the Veterans Memorial Green
The wooded landscape in Wilton
Demographics
Median Household Income
$218,810
Average: $216,519
Education
9,696
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,841
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wilton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wilton, CT is $2,776 for one bedroom, $4,468 for two bedrooms, and $6,097 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilton has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,776/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$8,393/month
2,837 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wilton, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
770 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
842 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
Public
Grades 6-8
894 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,231 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Woodcock Nature Center
- Weir Farm National Historic Site
- New Canaan Nature Center
- Earthplace
- Ballard Park
Airports
- Westchester County
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.