Wilton, located in the southwestern area of Connecticut on the Fairfield County border of Westchester County, NY, is “New England” in charm, spirit, architecture and historic stone walls offering the hometown feeling of a small town but enhanced by the “quality of life” that is uniquely Wilton.
Wilton provides its citizens with a full range of services and a strong sense of community. Approximately 18,000 residents enjoy lamppost lite “Wilton Center” offering town green gazebo, shops, restaurants, multiplex theater, new high tech library, 24 hour post office access and medical and financial offices. Several corporate and research complexes and shopping plazas are located along Route 7 where most of the town’s commercial development is limited to and the rest of the town is carefully preserved open space scattered among its 27 square miles with residential properties mostly limited to minimum two acre zoning. Condominium developments are few and much in demand.
The town of Wilton is serviced by the Metro North commuter train to NYC and Amtrak has added the high-speed Acela Express to its passenger rail service. Major interstates – 84, 91 and 95 connect with state and federal highways and local roads. The scenic Merritt Parkway is often traveled for its convenience. Bradley International Airport, CT and JFK and LaGuardia, NY offer both national and international flights within 75 minutes. Thus, commuters to New York City, Stamford, Greenwich, White Plains and travelers near and far are conveniently accommodated.
Enjoy our four seasons with antique hunting, planting the garden, sorting through freshly picked corn at roadside stands and experiencing our organic farm produce. Sample apple cider and pumpkin picking from local farms while savoring the beauty of magnificent fall foliage in anticipation of the crystal backdrop for ice skating and cross country skiing.
Wilton has obviously mastered the art of preserving the best of the past while preparing for an even brighter future.
Wilton Schools
Wilton takes great pride in its national award winning education system. It continues to be recognized as one of the top 100 school districts in the country. The town’s 3,115 public school students attend two elementary schools for Grades K-2, one elementary school serving Grades 3-5, a middle school for Grades 6-8 and Wilton High School for Grades 9-12. provide the community’s youth with strong academic basics and important extras. Wilton has an extensive school system dedicated to its children featuring interdisciplinary instruction teams in languages and science, mathematics, social studies, computers and art and also provides gifted student instruction. Competitive and award winning school athletic teams abound with numerous bragging rights, one being Kristine Lilly,WHS’93, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist Women’s Soccer 1996/2004.
For further information on the Wilton Board of Education, please visit www.wilton12.ct.us.
For more information on Wilton, Connecticut, please visit www.wiltontct.gov and related links.
