What are the schools like in Wilton Center, IL?

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, IL is $91,339 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Wilton Center, IL?

Wilton Center has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Wilton Center, IL affordable or expensive?

Wilton Center's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wilton Center is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $259,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Wilton Center has a violent crime rate of 139.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 707.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wilton Center, IL a Good Place to Live?

Wilton Center is a small town of 158 in Illinois, with a median household income of $91,339 . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wilton Center's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 102.6

Wilton Center's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilton Center costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wilton Center, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$259,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,339	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wilton Center's violent crime rate is 139.7 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.7 /100k

Property Crime

707.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wilton Center, IL	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	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilton Center sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation and 28.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wilton Center, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	41.4"
Annual Snowfall	28.8"

Demographics

Metric	Wilton Center, IL	National Avg
Population	158	—
Median Age	61.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.8%	22.2%
65 and over	29.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Andres, IL 4 mi Manhattan, IL 5 mi Symerton, IL 5 mi Peotone, IL 8 mi Manteno, IL 9 mi

Wilton Center vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilton Center, IL affordable or expensive?

Wilton Center's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wilton Center roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $259,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Wilton Center, IL?

Wilton Center's violent crime rate is 139.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.4 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, IL a good place to live?

Wilton Center, IL has a population of 158, a median household income of $91,339, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 31.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches with about 28.8 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, Illinois is 158 with a median age of 61.2. 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 103 (100 = US average), median home $259,200, median household income $91,339, crime index 36 (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.