Canaan, 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
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
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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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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- 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
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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 51%Schools
Stewartstown Community School
<1 miles, S
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2.3
Canaan Schools
<1 miles, SW
•
5
Pittsburg School (High)
7 miles, E
•
3.2
Pittsburg School (Elem)
7 miles, E
•
2.3
Colleges
White Mountains Community College
39 miles, S
•
1.9
Sterling College
48 miles, W
•
1.4
Northern Vermont University
62 miles, W
•
1.9
Goddard College
67 miles, SW
•
1
Hospitals
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
7 miles, S
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4.1
North Country Hospital and Health Center
33 miles, W
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3.2
Weeks Medical Center
36 miles, SW
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4.1
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
40 miles, S
•
3.2
Airports
Burlington International Airport
88 miles, W
•
1.4
Plattsburgh International Airport
98 miles, W
•
1
Portland International Jetport
112 miles, S
•
1.9
Bangor International Airport
133 miles, SE
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1.4