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Wilton
  • Suburb in Connecticut

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade unavailable
  12. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Wilton is a suburb of New York City with a population of 18,486. Wilton is in Fairfield County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Wilton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Wilton tend to be liberal. The public schools in Wilton are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$768,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,039
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    10%
  • Own
    90%
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Wilton Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    5.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    11
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    21.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    559.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    49
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    16%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    6%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    18%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    36%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Wilton

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$209,635
National
$69,021

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