Wilton, NH Housing Market & City Data

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Average City Rating
3,751
Population Estimate
$252,434
Median Home Value
94.7%
Employment Rate
39.1%
Bachelor's Degree+

Wilton City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Wilton home.

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(2 Reviews)

Samuel Abbott

Wilton, NH is one of those towns that quietly grows on you. It has a quirky, creative vibe with a mix of old mills, artist spaces, and historic homes "” plus a surprisingly charming Main Street. There's a sense of individuality here, and the community tends to attract people who appreciate that kind of off-the-beaten-path character. It's a good middle ground: more affordable than places like Peterborough or Amherst, but with more personality than some of the surrounding rural towns. The schools are part of the Wilton"“Lyndeborough district, and while small, they offer a close-knit feel that some families love. My family actually used to own and operate the old textile mills downtown, so I've always had a soft spot for the area. Wilton is still rural "” expect country roads, older homes, and some commute time if you work outside of town "” but there's something refreshing about its mix of grit and charm. If you're looking for a town with a little character, some history, and a lot of potential, Wilton is worth exploring.

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Tracy Dzindolet

Wilton, NH is a rural town with orchards, farms and woodlands and downtown Wilton is along the river and back in the day Wilton was a Mill town who's rivers had a high water supply to operate the mill and today the old mill building can be seen. Wilton is a low tax town compared to towns near and around. The current Wilton population is around 3900

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$290
Median Listing Price$565,000
Median Days on Market40
Active Listings9
New Listings8
Total Listings (Active + Pending)18
Avg Listing Price$956,322
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-3%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY33%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.85
Family Dual Income53.4
Median Household Income$80,174
Median Individual Income$41,897
Home Ownership86.3%
Home Value$252,434
Median Rent$976
Rent Burden27.6%
Poverty2.5%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED4.9%
  • Highschool Education32.1%
  • Some College23.8%
  • Bachelors Degree26.0%
  • Graduate Degree13.1%
  • Total College or Above39.1%
  • Stem Degree40.5%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male52.4%
  • Female47.6%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married57.8%
  • Divorced13.8%
  • Never Married26.0%
  • Widowed2.4%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityWilton
State IDNH
Population3,751

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1817.0%
19–2910.8%
30–3912.5%
40–4913.6%
Age Group% of Population
50–5916.7%
60–6916.1%
70–799.2%
80+4.1%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation67.3%
Unemployment Rate5.3%
Disabled11.2%

ETHNICITY

White94.9%
Black0.0%
Asian1.8%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.0%
Multiple3.3%

OTHER

Hispanic1.0%
Limited English1.0%
Health Uninsured4.6%
Veteran11.1%

Local Discussions

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