Housing data for Wilton, CT
Wilton, CT has an estimated 18,777 residents and 6,408 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
11.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,819 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+1.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 18,777 (±24)
- Housing units
- 6,408 (±242)
- Households that rent
- 11.4%
- Median gross rent
- $1,819
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +1.7%
What stands out in Wilton
Median household income: $242,199 (±$15,893) in Wilton, higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region ($128,188).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 72.5% (±3.5 points) in Wilton, higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (36.0%).
Households that rent: 11.4% (±2.4 points) in Wilton, lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (33.6%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 8.3% (±2.4 points) in Wilton, lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (22.9%).
- Income and affordability in Wilton
- Heating fuel in Wilton
- Renters and owners in Wilton
- Types of homes in Wilton
Housing in Wilton at a glance
- Median rent: $1,819 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $3,500 or more median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 56.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 11.4% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $242,199 median household income
- Home values: $928,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $4,000 or more median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $10,000 or more median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 8.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 80.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 65.1% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 7.7% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 72.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene
- Commute and cars: 35.9 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +1.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 18.9% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Wilton against Western Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Wilton | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 18,777 (±24) | 627,071 (exact) | 3,624,508 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 6,408 (±242) | 251,530 (±140) | 1,541,822 (±276) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 11.4% (±2.4 points) | 33.6% (±0.7 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,819 (±$438) | $2,110 (±$34) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $242,199 (±$15,893) | $128,188 (±$2,370) | $95,781 (±$732) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $928,800 (±$27,672) | $652,900 (±$8,528) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $10,000 or more | $9,295 (±$98) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 65.1% (±5.7 points) | 62.6% (±1.2 points) | 67.3% (±0.5 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 35.9 minutes (±2.5) | 30.8 minutes (±0.5) | 26.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 97.6% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.1 years (±1.7) | 41.5 years (±0.2) | 41.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Wilton covers 26.8 square miles of land, about 701 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Wilton has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 18,463 (±24) | 18,777 (±24) | +1.7% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 6,627 (±201) | 6,408 (±242) | −3.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $2,335 (±$676) | $1,819 (±$438) | −22.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $793,200 (±$28,685) | $928,800 (±$27,672) | +17.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $193,292 (±$22,295) | $242,199 (±$15,893) | +25.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 13.7% (±2.5 points) | 11.4% (±2.4 points) | −2.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% (±5.5 points) | 7.7% (±7.6 points) | +2.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Wilton
In 2025, the Wilton Police Department reported 10 violent and 488 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Western Connecticut Planning Region, the departments that report recorded 73 violent and 798 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Wilton
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06897 | 100% | 18,777 | $1,819 | $928,800 | $242,199 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Wilton
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | 4.0 mi | $3,500 or more | $996,700 | 3.1% |
| Poplar Plains | 4.4 mi | — | $1,207,700 | 1.6% |
| New Canaan | 4.7 mi | $3,401 | $1,611,900 | 16.3% |
| Ridgefield (community) | 4.8 mi | $1,904 | $843,600 | 28.1% |
| Old Hill | 5.3 mi | $3,500 or more | $1,479,400 | 7.8% |
| New Canaan (community) | 5.4 mi | $3,425 | $1,099,400 | 33.8% |
| Coleytown | 5.6 mi | — | $1,589,700 | 5.1% |
| Westport Village | 6.3 mi | $3,301 | $1,631,500 | 16.6% |
Places in Connecticut most like Wilton
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | $2,101 | $706,300 | $186,060 | 8.4% |
| Ridgefield | $2,026 | $836,200 | $179,219 | 16.5% |
| Fairfield | $2,185 | $780,500 | $172,432 | 16.7% |
| Tashua | $2,306 | $680,200 | $213,971 | 5.1% |
| Staples | $2,328 | $1,165,500 | $192,656 | 13.8% |
| Newtown | $1,855 | $546,200 | $155,110 | 10.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Connecticut.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Wilton, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,671 | $2,071 | $2,399 | $2,878 | $3,573 |
HUD income limits for Wilton, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,950 | $54,900 | $82,000 |
| 2 people | $37,650 | $62,750 | $93,700 |
| 3 people | $42,350 | $70,600 | $105,400 |
| 4 people | $47,050 | $78,400 | $117,100 |
| 5 people | $50,850 | $84,700 | $126,500 |
| 6 people | $54,600 | $90,950 | $135,850 |
| 7 people | $58,350 | $97,250 | $145,250 |
| 8 people | $62,150 | $103,500 | $154,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $156,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
The figures for Wilton include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Georgetown, South Wilton, Wilton Center.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wilton
What is the average rent in Wilton, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Wilton is $1,819 (±$438) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Wilton?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Wilton, CT is $1,287 (±$268) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Wilton rent-burdened?
56.6% of renting households in Wilton pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Wilton?
Wilton has an estimated 700 (±149) renting households, 11.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Wilton?
The median household income in Wilton is $242,199 (±$15,893) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Wilton, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $928,800 (±$27,672) for owner-occupied homes in Wilton (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Wilton growing?
In Wilton, the number of residents went from 18,463 in 2015–2019 to 18,777 in 2020–2024 (+1.7%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Wilton?
The ZIP code that covers Wilton is 06897.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 06897?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06897 is $1,819 (±$438) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilton town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilton town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilton town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilton town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilton town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Wilton Police Department (ORI CT0016100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Wilton town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:86370, in state:09 county:190).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .