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Wilton

#14 in Best Places to Live in Connecticut
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Connecticut
  • 22 reviews
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    A
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B-
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B+
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Wilton is a suburb of New York City with a population of 18,616. Wilton is in Fairfield County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Wilton offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Wilton tend to be liberal. The public schools in Wilton are highly rated.
About Wilton...
Population
18,616

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$812,100
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,264
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    15%
  • Own
    85%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
A
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    0
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    0
    41
  • Robbery
    0
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    80
    500
  • Theft
    265
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    32
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$179,844
National
$55,322
Children
24%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Wilton Reviews

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Loved raising my kids here! Absolutely beautiful! Excellent schools. Close enough to NYC for frequent visits. Though a suburb it still retains some of its rural feel with the 1-2 acre zoning. Very quaint, charming New England feel.
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The residents of Wilton are very friendly, welcoming and inclusive. I’ve lived in 3 other Fairfield County “top rated” towns and have not experienced these qualities.
The scenic, winding roads, as well as the town center are exceptionally charming. Our experience with the grade school is exceptional. The staff are above and beyond outstanding...I can’t say enough!! It’s a dream come true to live in such a beautiful town!
Wilton is situated among some highly competitive towns in Fairfield County but is more affordable, more house/land for your $$ and friendly. The town supports 4 schools from pre-k thru 12th grade and just renovated its pre-K thru 2nd grade building. Sports are just as big in Wilton as surrounding towns but also offer all students other wonderful options.