Wilton
Modern suburban town with rural roots, featuring rolling hills, winding country roads and serene wooded escapes.
A former farming community, Wilton has quickly developed into a sought-after modern suburban retreat, thanks to its top-rated schools - ranked #9 "Best School Districts in Connecticut" by Niche Media - rich history and serene landscapes. Wilton's cozy downtown offers casual and fine dining, access to Metro-North trains and a variety of retail outlets for all today's needs from sporting goods to clothing and specialty stores.
The community is brimming with mother nature's abundance from Woodcock Nature Center and Allen's Meadows Community Gardens to Scheneck's Island and a well-honed network of walking trails cared for by the Wilton Conservation Commission. Equally plentiful are activities for children and adults at the Wilton Riverbrook Regional YMCA and Comstock Community Center. Wilton offers seasonal events for children, adults, families and active seniors throughout the year including a Halloween Walk. Holiday Stroll and Memorial Day Celebration. Known for it's civic-minded population & high standards for sustainability, Wilton hosts an annual town-wide clean up day, provides environmentally safe playing fields and meets 70% of school and municipal needs with solar power.
Wilton's deep history, sense of community and beautiful setting make it a favorite community bridging the culture and values of Northern and Southern Fairfield County.
By The Numbers
18,463
Population
6,090
Households
1,125,000
Median 2023 Sale Price