Canaan, NH
Living in Canaan
Bikeability66
Walkability98
Commute92
Public Transit61
Affordability62
Public Safety87
Airports15
Hospitals83
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
342Population-545 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
38%Family Households-38% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years46%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
High school graduate33%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year-23% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K3%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K18%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government22%
Private sector55%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office13%
Service36%
Commute
Car, truck, or van72%
Walked25%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value-$57k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$679Median Monthly Rent+$360 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-30% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K33%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas17%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canaan
United States45
New Hampshire27
Grafton County18
Property Crime in Canaan
United States48
New Hampshire23
Grafton County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 3 | 13 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 3 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canaan
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canaan, NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canaan, NH
Cardigan Mountain School
2 miles, NW
The Montessori Children's School
12 miles, W
Crossroads Academy
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Canaan, NH
Dartmouth College
14 miles, W
Colby-Sawyer College
17 miles, S
Plymouth State University
18 miles, NE
Magdalen College
25 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canaan, NH
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
12 miles, W
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
New London Hospital
16 miles, S
Speare Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Canaan, NH
Manchester Airport
58 miles, SE
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
72 miles, SE
Burlington International Airport
80 miles, NW
Portland International Jetport
85 miles, E