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Wilton, CT
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Living in Wilton



Wilton is a medium-sized town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 18,400 people and five associated neighborhoods, Wilton is the 63rd largest community in Connecticut.

Wilton home prices are not only among the most expensive in Connecticut, but Wilton real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Wilton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Wilton is also a town of artists. Wilton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Wilton’s character.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 30.17% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Wilton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Wilton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Wilton, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 33.10 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

Even though Wilton is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Wilton. 73.92% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Wilton in 2022 was $110,930, which is wealthy relative to Connecticut and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $443,720 for a family of four.

Wilton is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Wilton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wilton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Wilton include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.

Foreign born people are also an important part of Wilton's cultural character, accounting for 17.41% of the town’s population.

The most common language spoken in Wilton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and Spanish.