Below Average CostVery SafeWilton Comm School District
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Wilton is a small town of 2,939 in Iowa, with a median household income of $69,094
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wilton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wilton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wilton 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: 90.0
Wilton's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wilton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wilton, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$781
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,094
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wilton's violent crime rate is 170.4 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
170.4 /100k
Property Crime
170.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wilton is served primarily by Wilton Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wilton, IA
National Avg
School District
Wilton Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wilton sees average highs of 30.7°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.4 inches of snow per year.
Wilton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wilton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,500 and median rent is $781/month.
Wilton's violent crime rate is 170.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 170.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wilton are operated by Wilton Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wilton, IA has a population of 2,939, a median household income of $69,094, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wilton averages 30.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches
with about 29.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wilton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52778.
The population of Wilton, Iowa is 2,939 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wilton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $141,500, median household income $69,094, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
