North Canaan Town, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,200 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,295 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$238,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$806 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,011 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Northwest Hills Planning Region
2
Torrington Urban Area
2
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 22
Feb 3 13 24
Mar 4 11 33
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 4 3 38
Dec 4 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CT State Senate District 30, CT State House District 64, CT
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Schools

North Canaan Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Lee H Kellogg School
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Botelle Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Bard College at Simon's Rock
14 miles, N • 1.4 star
Westfield State University
27 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Fairview Hospital
12 miles, N • 5 star
Sharon Hospital
14 miles, SW • 5 star
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
18 miles, S • 1.4 star
Baystate Noble Hospital
28 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bradley International Airport
32 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
56 miles, S • 1 star
Albany International Airport
57 miles, N • 1.9 star
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