Canaan Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,698 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$120,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$362,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$836 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,341 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Hudson Urban Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbia County
2
Hudson Urban Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 21
Feb 2 12 24
Mar 4 11 33
Apr 4 2 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 2 38
Dec 4 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 41, NY Assembly District 106, NY
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Schools

Richmond Consolidated
5 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Darrow School
5 miles, E • 5 star
Walter B Howard Elementary School
6 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Berkshire Community College
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
11 miles, E • 1 star
Bard College at Simon's Rock
14 miles, S • 1.4 star
Columbia-Greene Community College
22 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Berkshire Medical Center
11 miles, E • 2.3 star
Fairview Hospital
15 miles, S • 5 star
Columbia Memorial Hospital
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
Albany Medical Center Hospital
24 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
30 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
51 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
81 miles, SE • 1 star
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