The story of this market
The typical home in Wilton, New York sells for about $550,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,100 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.5%
NY · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Wilton, New York
The Wilton housing market remains robust, characterized by steady demand and limited inventory. Prices continue to appreciate at a moderate pace, driven by the town's appeal to families and its proximity to Saratoga Springs. Market conditions are stable with low vacancy rates and consistent sales activity.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Wilton yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 4.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A large protected area offering trails and environmental education, serving as a major natural asset for the community.
Provides essential services and social programming for the town's senior population.
Wilton is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools and a suburban lifestyle with proximity to the amenities of Saratoga Springs. It also attracts professionals who value a balance between quiet residential living and access to regional employment hubs.
The town is served by the Saratoga Springs City School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and extracurricular offerings. Schools in the area consistently rank well within New York State metrics.
The town is served by major regional highways including I-87, providing direct access to Albany and the broader Capital District. Public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential for most residents.
Wilton offers extensive outdoor amenities including Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and various town-maintained recreational facilities. Residents have easy access to the Saratoga Spa State Park and the cultural attractions of nearby Saratoga Springs.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from professionals working in the Saratoga Springs area. There is limited short-term rental inventory, with most units serving long-term residents.
The economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with significant spillover from the Saratoga Springs tourism and racing industry. Momentum remains stable with ongoing commercial development along the Route 50 corridor.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Saratoga Springs and the expansion of local commercial corridors. Infrastructure investment is focused on maintaining utility capacity for residential growth.
Development is focused on managed residential growth and the expansion of commercial infrastructure to support the growing population. Recent planning efforts emphasize the preservation of open space alongside new housing projects.
Parcels are subject to town, county, and school district taxes, with specific utility districts managed by the Wilton Water & Sewer Authority.
Wilton maintains a low crime rate consistent with suburban Saratoga County, with property crime being the primary concern. Regional comparisons indicate it remains one of the safer municipalities in the Capital District.
The area faces standard regional risks including winter storm impacts and localized flooding near water bodies. Insurance markets remain stable, though premiums reflect the typical risk profile for upstate New York.
Property insurance markets are stable, with premiums reflecting standard regional risks for fire and weather-related events.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New York) — Income-Based Assessment for Affordable Rental Housing: The assessed valuation must be determined using the income approach based on actual net operating income, excluding subsidies, tax credits, or grants used for development costs. State (New York) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Real property is assessed by local jurisdictions based on a uniform percentage of value. The tax liability is calculated as (Assessed Value * Tax Rate) - Exemptions.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.