Canaan Town, VT
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.
Residents
Population
746
332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
11.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$56,974
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$161,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$610
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$614
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Essex County
1
Vermont
1
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Essex County
1
Vermont
2
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | 24 | 11 |
| Feb | 2 | 22 | 14 |
| Mar | 3 | 20 | 23 |
| Apr | 3 | 7 | 37 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 49 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 59 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 62 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 55 |
| Oct | 4 | 1 | 41 |
| Nov | 4 | 9 | 31 |
| Dec | 3 | 27 | 18 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (47%) (46%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 51%Schools
Canaan Schools
3 miles, E
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5
Stewartstown Community School
4 miles, E
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2.3
Colebrook Academy
8 miles, S
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3.2
Colebrook Elementary School
8 miles, S
•
2.3
Colleges
White Mountains Community College
40 miles, S
•
1.9
Sterling College
45 miles, W
•
1.4
Northern Vermont University
58 miles, W
•
1.9
Goddard College
64 miles, SW
•
1
Hospitals
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
8 miles, S
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4.1
North Country Hospital and Health Center
30 miles, W
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3.2
Weeks Medical Center
35 miles, S
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4.1
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
41 miles, S
•
3.2
Airports
Burlington International Airport
84 miles, W
•
1.4
Plattsburgh International Airport
95 miles, W
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1
Portland International Jetport
113 miles, S
•
1.9
Bangor International Airport
136 miles, SE
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1.4