New Canaan, CT Overview

Situated along the New York Border, New Canaan enjoys the natural beauty of a hilly terrain with lovely woodland.  Newcomers are drawn to the picturesque New England atmosphere of sprawling parks, church steeples, elegant mansions, stone walls, and rippling ponds.  Exceptionally handsome homes grace the gently sloped terrain, and quaint red-brick buildings punctuate the downtown business district.  Suburban sophistication harmonizes with country charm along the tree-shaded lanes and the quaint town green with its upscale shops and fine restaurants.  Protected open space features hundreds of acres of parkland with wildlife and woodland preserves.  The town offers a wide selection of recreational and athletic facilities, including private clubs, golf courses, tennis courts, and horseback riding trails.  A renowned school system and the acclaimed Silvermine Guild Art Center are just a few of the advantages that set New Canaan in a class of its own.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 3%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 896.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.803
Households w/ Children 41%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 50%
Median Year in Residency 4.96

Housing Inventory

New Canaan, CT Housing Inventory 504 1,474 5,614 5,614 504 1,474 5,614

Market Overview

137 listings with an estimated median price of $2,250,000

Price Count
$400K - 500K 3
$600K - 700K 1
$700K - 800K 1
$1M - Max 132
Property Type Count
Single Family 93
Condo 22
Commercial 4
Rental 39
Lots and Land 16
Multi Family 2

(Data as of 4/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

New Canaan, CT Population Demographics

Total: 19,880

Households:7,088

Median Age: 45.76

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

New Canaan, CT Temperature

Weather Risk

New Canaan, CT Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

New Canaan, CT Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

New Canaan, CT Highest Education Level Attained 1,022 471 5,312 1,028 189 99 4,800 1,022 471 5,312 1,028 189 99 4,800

Employment and Finance

Workforce

New Canaan, CT Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $174,253)

New Canaan, CT Income by dollar range 115 115 58 144 178 139 36 128 94 289 377 368 631 450 1,974 1,113 478 401

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,005
One Bedroom
$1,231
Two Bedroom
$1,557
Three Bedroom
$1,971
Four Bedroom
$2,353

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

New Canaan, CT Crime

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