Wilton, Connecticut, with a population of almost 17,000 and covering over 26 square miles, is situated in the heart of Fairfield County. It is surrounded by Westchester County, New York, and Ridgefield, Redding, Weston, Westport, Norwalk and New Canaan, Connecticut. Wilton was first settled in 1640, became a separate parish in 1726, and was incorporated in 1802. Theodore Bikel, Sterling Hayden and Charles Grodin are a few of the prominent entertainment figures who have lived in Wilton. Today Wilton is predominately residential, with many citizens commuting to New York City and other Fairfield County towns such as Stamford and Greenwich. Commercial development is limited and confined to space along Route 7. Wilton is known for its dedication to excellence in education, controlled commercial development, rural makeup and preserving its historical and natural resources. 

Residents of Wilton are attracted to and proud of the quaint, rural lifestyle combined with 21st Century amenities. Wilton Center offers convenient shopping, restaurants and movie theaters on a small, tasteful scale. There is also a first-class Family Y with two swimming pools and numerous recreational facilities. Attractive office space along Route 7 houses corporations such as Dun & Bradstreet, News America, Greenfield Online, U. S. Surgical, Perkin-Elmer Corporation and Deloitte and Touche. 

People fall in love with Wilton for many reasons. For most, the list starts with Wilton's quiet, bucolic atmosphere, the Top-Rated K-12 Schools and the consistent growth and stability of Wilton Home Values.