Wilton, CT town hall & government
Wilton spent $188.6 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $10,221 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Wilton's government.
Where Wilton's money goes
Wilton runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 87%
- From the state 8%
- Fees & charges 3%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Wilton didn't report all of its 2024 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Wilton
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2024. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Wilton School District
Wilton's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Wilton, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Connecticut districts overall: 58% local, 35% state, 8% federal
- Local 84%
- State 15%
- Federal 1%
Of the $27,170 per pupil, $16,137 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
What homeowners in Wilton pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Wilton's government
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.