Canaan, VT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
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
305 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$607 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 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 25 11
Feb 2 22 14
Mar 3 20 23
Apr 3 7 37
May 4 0 50
Jun 5 0 59
Jul 4 0 64
Aug 5 0 61
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 4 1 42
Nov 4 9 30
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%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 12%

Schools

Stewartstown Community School
<1 miles, S 2.3 star
Canaan Schools
<1 miles, SW 5 star
Pittsburg School (High)
7 miles, E 3.2 star
Pittsburg School (Elem)
7 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

White Mountains Community College
39 miles, S 1.9 star
Sterling College
48 miles, W 1.4 star
Northern Vermont University
62 miles, W 1.9 star
Goddard College
67 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
7 miles, S 4.1 star
Weeks Medical Center
36 miles, SW 4.1 star
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
40 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Burlington International Airport
88 miles, W 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
112 miles, S 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
133 miles, SE 1.4 star