is one of the most affluent communities in the United States, with a population of around 18,000. Settled in the early eighteenth century, Wilton became an independent town in 1802. Today Wilton is a sought-after residential community with open lands (a testament to its colonial farming roots), historic architecture, and extensive town services. Residents commonly commute to Stamford, New York City, and White Plains, although there are a number of office buildings in town.
Wilton has, by some estimates, more than 500 restored 18th and 19th century homes. The southwest corner of town includes part of the Silvermine neighborhood (which also extends into New Canaan and Norwalk). Georgetown, which is primarily in Redding and partly in Weston, extends a bit into the northeast corner of town. Other neighborhoods in town are South Wilton, Wilton Center, Gilbert Corners, Cannondale, and North Wilton. Wilton also has a town center with popular shops, restaurants, and a movie theater.
From 1999 to 2005, the town's voters have endorsed spending $23 million through municipal bonds to preserve almost 1,000 acres of open space for active and passive recreational use. Although there is limited land remaining for development, Wilton retains much of its open feeling and rural atmosphere. Winding back roads with trees, streams, ponds, woods, and rolling hills are all part of the Wilton's beauty and charm and afford privacy as well as a pastoral setting.
The Wilton Public School District consists of three highly-regarded elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. There are also several private schools in town.
From 1999 to 2005, the town's voters have endorsed spending $23 million through municipal bonds to preserve almost 1,000 
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