Canaan Township, PA
Living in Canaan Township
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute62
Public Transit2
Affordability73
Public Safety99
Airports5
Hospitals35
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.9kPopulation+211 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years42%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black31%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate48%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+29% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector59%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$194kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$144 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke10%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas23%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canaan Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Wayne County2
Property Crime in Canaan Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Wayne County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canaan Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canaan Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canaan Township, PA
La Salle Academy
12 miles, SW
La Salle Academy
12 miles, SW
New Story
15 miles, SW
Summit Christian Academy
15 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Canaan Township, PA
Marywood University
16 miles, SW
Clarks Summit University
17 miles, W
University of Scranton
18 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canaan Township, PA
Wayne Memorial Hospital
6 miles, E
Moses Taylor Hospital
18 miles, SW
Regional Hospital of Scranton
18 miles, SW
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Canaan Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
24 miles, SW
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
54 miles, NW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
64 miles, S
New York Stewart International Airport
66 miles, E