Wilton, CT 06897 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Wilton, CT—06897

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,271,000

6.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$227,000

20.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

8.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$4,100

5.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,100

40.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,700

1.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$6,200

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Home Price Trends — Wilton, CT

As of May '26, the median home price in Wilton, CT is $1,271,000, with a year-over-year change of 6.9%. This indicates that home prices in Wilton, CT are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,271,000	6.9%
Single Family	$1,328,000	6.8%
Condos	$663,000	6.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Wilton, CT

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wilton, CT is $4,680, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wilton, CT is studios: $1,900, 1-bedrooms: $2,380, 2-bedrooms: $3,940, 3-bedrooms: $6,420, 4-bedrooms: $5,300. The most common rental property sizes in Wilton, CT are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 49.3% and 20.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$4,100	$4,680
Studio Rent	$1,800	$1,900
1 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,380
2 Bed Rent	$3,700	$3,940
3 Bed Rent	$6,200	$6,420
4 Bed Rent	$5,200	$5,300

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.2%

1 Bedroom

49.3%

2 Bedrooms

20.5%

3 Bedrooms

13.1%

4 Bedrooms

14.2%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Wilton, CT

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wilton, CT is 18. This is a increase of 8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 5.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,480,000	16.0%
Listing Count	86	11.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	11.0%
Days on Market	18	8.0%

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Demographics — Wilton, CT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilton, CT has a population of 18,400, which has remained stable by -0.6% over the past 5 years. Wilton, CT is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 73.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 30.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	18,400	-0.6%
% Under 18	26.4%	-7.4%
% Seniors	16.4%	3.1%
% WFH	30.2%	143.5%
% w/ College Degree	73.9%	-3.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wilton, CT is a predominantly white area, with 74.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 11.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wilton, CT is hispanic, making up 6.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.4% of the population in Wilton, CT, and this percentage has increased by 27.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	74.9%	-11.4%
% Black	3.9%	290.0%
% Hispanic	6.3%	80.0%
% Asian	6.1%	-29.1%
% Foreign Born	17.4%	27.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Wilton, CT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 346 mortgage originations in Wilton, CT, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 5.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Wilton, CT. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	346
% Conventional Loans	99.0%
% Government Loans	1.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wilton, CT

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wilton, CT under the Section 8 program is 11.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Wilton, CT, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	90
Total Units Section 8	90
% Rentals under Section 8	11.9%
% Occupied Section 8	99.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$290	$2,100	$2,390
2 Bedroom	-$810	$3,700	$2,890
3 Bedroom	-$2,680	$6,200	$3,520
4 Bedroom	-$1,340	$5,200	$3,860

Wilton, CT—06897

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wilton, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wilton, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wilton, CT

Demographics — Wilton, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wilton, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wilton, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wilton, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wilton, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.4
Median Home Price	$1,271,000
Median Household Income	$227,000

Wilton, CT—06897

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wilton, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wilton, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wilton, CT

Demographics — Wilton, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wilton, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wilton, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wilton, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wilton, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Weston, CT

New Canaan, CT

Norwalk, CT

Norwalk, CT

South Salem, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

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