Canaan Town, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,140 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$462,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,058 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,400 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 22
Feb 2 12 25
Mar 4 11 33
Apr 4 2 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 2 37
Dec 4 12 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 51% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CT State Senate District 30, CT State House District 64, CT
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Schools

Lee H Kellogg School
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
North Canaan Elementary School
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
Cornwall Consolidated School
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Bard College at Simon's Rock
17 miles, N • 1.4 star
Tunxis Community College
28 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sharon Hospital
11 miles, W • 5 star
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
15 miles, S • 1.4 star
Fairview Hospital
16 miles, N • 5 star
Bristol Hospital
28 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bradley International Airport
32 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
53 miles, S • 1 star
Albany International Airport
60 miles, N • 1.9 star
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