Wilton
- Suburb in Connecticut
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Wilton
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb in Connecticut
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 41 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$785,200
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,981
National
$1,096Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Wilton Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault21.8national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape5.4national 40.7
- Robbery5.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary70.7national 500.1
- Theft397.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft49national 284
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Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$204,473
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving Wilton
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Wilton Reviews
Rating 4.17 out of 5 41 reviews
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As a resident of the town of Wilton, I want to start off by saying I have advanced through Wilton's school system and have received a top tier education (top 10 in Connecticut). There are roughly 270-350 kids in each grade, with a great teacher-pupil ratio. We also have one of the best Special Needs programs in Connecticut, which helps students conquer their learning disability. Wilton is extremely safe, you can see young kids attending movies, grabbing a snack at Starbucks, or just walking around our beautifully manicured town. Wilton has many highly accredited restaurants that people from other towns (and states!) travel for. Wilton is extremely close to amazing cities like Norwalk, Stamford, and NYC. Living in a densely populated area (top 4 in the country), you really don't feel that here. It truly is its own paradise. You can drive 3 hours north for skiing, or drive to the beaches of the Hamptons or Cape Cod for a weekend trip. Wilton can be whatever you want it to be!
Resident for 17 years. Amazing small town with a strong sense of community and terrific schools. Town center is not as nice as some other towns but has all the basics covered, and other neighboring town centers are very accessible. Honestly, all neighboring towns have similar cultures/school quality. My son played tackle football for Wilton against New Canaan, Westport, Weston, Ridgefield and Darien, and interacting with those parents, all have a similar small town/good school vibe. I feel Wilton has the best bang for the buck in terms of real estate costs and commute within CT and to Manhattan. (via Wilton and Norwalk stations).
Just for reference, I have lived here my whole life. It is a wealthy suburban town with a large community, yet a very small-town feel. We have such a close-knit bond that we often refer to this as the "Wilton bubble." A great place for families and to raise kids, our school systems are very highly ranked and it is not uncommon to see kids here going off to very competitive and prestigious colleges such as Ivys when they leave. Plus, its very close to NYC! An hour train ride gets you right to the heart of Manhattan where you can find any opportunity that the small town lacks. Great for day trips, daily commutes to work, or even to take classes on weekend. Many people work in the city, which is why the houses here are huge and gorgeous and expensive cars are very common. Although if you don't fit into this "big house, expensive car" category, you never feel excluded or different. I have never felt unsafe here. All around great town.