New Canaan, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
7,032 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
76.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$163,355 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,115,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,501 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
2
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
1
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 28
Feb 3 9 31
Mar 4 6 39
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 44
Dec 4 6 34

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CT State Senate District 36, CT State House District 125, CT
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Schools

South School
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
East School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Saxe Middle School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
New Canaan High School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Norwalk Community College
3 miles, S • 1.9 star
Cortiva Institute-Westport
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of Connecticut-Stamford
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Fairfield University
12 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Norwalk Hospital
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Stamford Hospital
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Greenwich Hospital Association -
10 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
12 miles, W • 1.4 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
31 miles, S • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
32 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
32 miles, E • 1 star
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