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Wilton, NH
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Population
1,038
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Wilton and its ZIP codes
Wilton at a glance
- Wilton is about 3.2 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,342, 15% below the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $359,800 (11% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,376 a month.
Local data for Wilton, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilton, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,342
Poverty rate
2.8%
Median home value
$359,800
Median rent
$1,376/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (391), French Americans (184), Italian Americans (119).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hillsborough County. PPP loans are for Wilton.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,655
199,383 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.8B
FY 2026, $9,089 per person
How people get to work
Wilton, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilton, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
824
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
751
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilton, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Wilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.7 |
| AmherstCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.4 |
| New BostonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Klondike CornerCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.4 |
| FrancestownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| PeterboroughCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| Townsend, MACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| East MerrimackCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| GoffstownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Pepperell, MACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| BenningtonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| NashuaCity | 14 mi | 30.8 |
| JaffreyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| HancockCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| East Pepperell, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilton, NH in?
- Wilton is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
- What is the population of Wilton, NH?
- About 1,038 people live in Wilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilton?
- Nearby places include Milford (3.5 mi), Amherst (5.8 mi), Greenville (5.8 mi), New Boston (9.3 mi), Klondike Corner (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023