What are the schools like in Wilton Center, CT?

School district data for Wilton Center is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wilton Center?

The median household income in Wilton Center, CT is $130,543 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Wilton Center, CT?

Wilton Center has an average high temperature of 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.0 inches.

Wilton Center, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wilton Center, CT affordable or expensive?

Wilton Center's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilton Center is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $491,000 and the median rent is $1,415 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wilton Center, CT?

Wilton Center has a violent crime rate of 121.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 810.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilton Center, CT a Good Place to Live?

Wilton Center is a small town of 1,642 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $130,543 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Wilton Center stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Wilton Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wilton Center city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.5

Wilton Center's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilton Center costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wilton Center, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$491,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,415	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,543	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wilton Center's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.0 /100k

Property Crime

810.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wilton Center, CT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	67.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilton Center sees average highs of 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation and 34.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilton Center, CT
Average High — January	38.0°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	51.8"
Annual Snowfall	34.0"

Demographics

Metric	Wilton Center, CT	National Avg
Population	1,642	—
Median Age	50.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.9%	18.9%
Asian	12.2%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Wilton, CT 1 mi Cannondale, CT 2 mi Weston, CT 3 mi Poplar Plains, CT 3 mi Georgetown, CT 4 mi

Wilton Center vs Other Cities

Wilton Center, CT vs South Wilton, CT Wilton Center, CT vs Cannondale, CT Wilton Center, CT vs Weston, CT Wilton Center, CT vs Poplar Plains, CT Wilton Center, CT vs Georgetown, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilton Center, CT affordable or expensive?

Wilton Center's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wilton Center roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $491,000 and median rent is $1,415/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilton Center, CT?

Wilton Center's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 810.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wilton Center?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wilton Center, CT a good place to live?

Wilton Center, CT has a population of 1,642, a median household income of $130,543, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wilton Center?

Wilton Center averages 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches with about 34.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wilton Center?

The population of Wilton Center, Connecticut is 1,642 with a median age of 50.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wilton Center?

Key numbers for living in Wilton Center: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $491,000, median household income $130,543, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilton Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.