Canaan Town, ME
Living in Canaan Town
Bikeability
9
Walkability
35
Commute
26
Public Transit
10
Affordability
83
Public Safety
91
Airports
17
Hospitals
77
Colleges
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
31
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.4k
Population
+244 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$22k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+9% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$123k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$565
Median Monthly Rent
+$14 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas7%
Wood29%
Crime
Violent Crime in Canaan Town
United States45
Maine15
Somerset County15
Property Crime in Canaan Town
United States48
Maine27
Somerset County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 20 | 3 | 17 |
| Mar | 29 | 3 | 15 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 24 | 4 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Canaan Town
Inland Flooding46
Tornado4
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Canaan Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Canaan Town, ME
Maine Central Institute
8 miles, E
Hartland Christian School
8 miles, NE
Glenn Stratton Learning Center
9 miles, SW
Spurwink School-Cornville
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Canaan Town, ME
Colby College
16 miles, S
Unity College
16 miles, SE
Thomas College
19 miles, S
University of Maine at Farmington
31 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Canaan Town, ME
Redington Fairview General Hospital
8 miles, W
Sebasticook Valley Health
9 miles, E
Northern Light Inland Hospital
17 miles, S
Maine General Medical Center
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Canaan Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
35 miles, E
Portland International Jetport
87 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
134 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
159 miles, SW