Canaan, CT
Living in Canaan
Bikeability6
Walkability23
Commute100
Public Transit6
Affordability53
Public Safety79
Airports31
Hospitals45
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation-342 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age
17%College-Educated
39%Family Households-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black9%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate45%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone55%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$1.6k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K11%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector55%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office10%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value-$40k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$310 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K41%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
Utility gas2%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canaan
United States45
Connecticut25
Litchfield County8
Property Crime in Canaan
United States48
Connecticut28
Litchfield County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canaan
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding64
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canaan, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canaan, CT
Berkshire School
7 miles, NW
The Hotchkiss School
9 miles, SW
Indian Mountain School
9 miles, SW
Indian Mountain School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Canaan, CT
Westfield State University
28 miles, E
Bard College
30 miles, W
University of Saint Joseph
36 miles, SE
University of Hartford
36 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canaan, CT
Fairview Hospital
11 miles, N
Sharon Hospital
13 miles, SW
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
20 miles, SE
Columbia Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Canaan, CT
Bradley International Airport
34 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
54 miles, SW
Albany International Airport
55 miles, NW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
58 miles, SE