New Canaan Town, CT

Living in New Canaan Town

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Bikeability 85
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Walkability 78
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 68
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Schools 94
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Residents

20k Population +712 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
79% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
76% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate7%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree42%
Graduate degree37%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$190k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
43  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more48%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts67%
Sales and office21%
Service7%

Commute

Car, truck, or van61%
Public transportation24%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$1.4M Median Home Value +$356k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent -$4 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M26%
$1.5M to $1.99M17%
$2M or more27%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas5%
Utility gas7%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in New Canaan Town

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in New Canaan Town

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 10
Feb 30 3 9
Mar 37 4 6
Apr 48 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 32 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Canaan Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding67
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding37
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near New Canaan Town, CT

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Private Schools

Private Schools near New Canaan Town, CT

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St Lukes School
2 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near New Canaan Town, CT

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Fairfield University
13 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near New Canaan Town, CT

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Norwalk Hospital
5 miles, SE
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Stamford Hospital
8 miles, S
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Four Winds
10 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near New Canaan Town, CT

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Laguardia Airport
33 miles, SW