Median Income
$59,556
household / year
Median Home Value
$271,500
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,285
gross / month
Cost of Living
103
national avg = 100

Is Wilton, NH a Good Place to Live?

Wilton is a small town of 1,333 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $59,556 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wilton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 103.2

Wilton's overall cost of living index is 103.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wilton costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric Wilton, NH National Avg
Median Home Value $271,500 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,285 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 72.9% 65.9%
Median Household Income $59,556 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wilton's violent crime rate is 25.0 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
25.0 /100k
Property Crime
475.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wilton is served primarily by Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Wilton, NH National Avg
School District Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District —
Elementary Schools 2 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 9.2:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 96.6% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wilton sees average highs of 33.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 57.4 inches of snow per year.

MetricWilton, NH
Average High — January33.2°F
Average High — July83.4°F
Annual Precipitation46.0"
Annual Snowfall57.4"

Demographics

MetricWilton, NHNational Avg
Population1,333—
Median Age46.838.9
Unemployment Rate5.2%3.7%
Avg Commute Time31.9 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)96.8%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%18.9%
Asian1.9%6.3%
Under 1814.8%22.2%
65 and over11.6%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milford, NH 3 mi Amherst, NH 6 mi Greenville, NH 6 mi Klondike Corner, NH 9 mi New Boston, NH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Wilton

Wilton, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03086

Wilton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wilton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wilton roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $271,500 and median rent is $1,285/month.
Wilton's violent crime rate is 25.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 475.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wilton are operated by Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wilton, NH has a population of 1,333, a median household income of $59,556, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 33.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 57.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wilton, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03086.
The population of Wilton, New Hampshire is 1,333 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wilton: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $271,500, median household income $59,556, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.