Canton Town, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
10,108 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$127,941 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$399,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,304 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,291 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Capitol Planning Region
3
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Metro Area
3
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Capitol Planning Region
3
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Metro Area
3
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 15 23
Feb 3 13 26
Mar 4 10 34
Apr 4 3 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 5 0 49
Nov 4 3 40
Dec 4 12 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CT State Senate District 8, CT State House District 17, CT
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Schools

Cherry Brook Primary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Canton High School
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Canton Middle School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Tunxis Community College
11 miles, S • 1.9 star
University of Saint Joseph
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star
University of Hartford
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

John Dempsey Hospital
10 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
12 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
12 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Bradley International Airport
13 miles, E • 2.8 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
41 miles, S • 1 star
Worcester Regional Airport
60 miles, E • 1 star
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