The Town FilesWilton, New Hampshire
Town in Hillsborough County · population 3,896 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $381,500
- Household income
- $114,349
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 46.8
Wilton is a town of 3,896 people in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $381,500, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks easier by car than 100% of New Hampshire towns, hipper than 96% of New Hampshire towns, more walkable than 85% of New Hampshire towns.
How Wilton ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wilton is worth $381,500, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $114,349, which is more affordable than 76% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,382 a month. 77.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wilton | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,500 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,382 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $114,349 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.0% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Wilton
| People | Wilton | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 92.5% |
Weather in Wilton
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 14.4°F. About 49.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 75.4 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 3, 1997 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 3, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 11, 1980.
Severe weather in Hillsborough County since 1996
Hillsborough County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| March 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4209: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County had 201,342 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,660 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Wilton itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Wilton
3 public schools with 491 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Rideout Elementary School | 1-5 | 243 | 11.0 |
| Wilton-Lyndeboro Senior High School | 9-12 | 131 | 9.4 |
| Wilton-Lyndeboro Middle School | 6-8 | 117 | 9.8 |
Towns near Wilton
- Milford, NH4.6 mi · 9,212 people · home $357,800
- Milford, NH5.0 mi · 16,131 people · home $398,800
- Mont Vernon, NH6.3 mi · 2,584 people · home $526,300
- Brookline, NH7.6 mi · 5,639 people · home $544,400
- New Ipswich, NH8.1 mi · 5,204 people · home $392,400
- Amherst, NH9.0 mi · 11,753 people · home $537,600
- Peterborough, NH9.5 mi · 6,418 people · home $404,500
- Peterborough, NH10.1 mi · 3,090 people · home $379,300
Wilton questions
Is Wilton, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wilton scores better for retirees than 48% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 55%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.8).
How much does a house cost in Wilton?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilton is valued at $381,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,349, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,382 a month.
What is the weather like in Wilton?
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 14.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.5 inches of precipitation a year and 75.4 inches of snow.
Does Wilton get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 3, 1997. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)