New Canaan

New Canaan, nestled against New York’s border, is a picturesque New England community of elegant residences.

Welcome to New Canaan

New Canaan, nestled against New York’s border, is a picturesque New England community of elegant residences, expansive parks, meandering stone walls and pristine ponds.
 
Residents enjoy the town’s natural beauty, which combines hills and valleys with acres of unspoiled woodlands. New Canaan’s downtown business district, with its distinctive brick structures, gives the town an atmosphere of suburban sophistication in a setting of country charm. At the town’s heart is its attractive green, which is lined with an assortment of restaurants for fine dining as well as upscale shops and boutiques. New Canaan is also rich in environmental resources, with hundreds of acres of protected open space containing woodland preserves and parks, much to the delight of outdoor enthusiasts.
 
There is no shortage of recreational and athletic facilities in New Canaan. The community is home to a country club, public and private tennis courts, a town pool and the acclaimed Silvermine Guild Art Center. Community theater also has deep roots in New Canaan. The highly acclaimed regional theater group the Town Players of New Canaan was formed in 1946 and continues to produce top-notch stage productions.
 
With its charming downtown and excellent schools, New Canaan Real Estate offers a variety of properties for those seeking a life in a quintessential Connecticut town.
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Overview for New Canaan, CT

20,574 people live in New Canaan, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $119,935. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,574

Total Population

42.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$119,935

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for New Canaan, CT

New Canaan has 6,917 households, with an average household size of 2.96. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in New Canaan do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,574 people call New Canaan home. The population density is 926.98 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,574

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.5

Median Age

45.24 / 54.76%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
6,917

Total Households

2.96

Average Household Size

$119,935

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in New Canaan, CT

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The following schools are within or nearby New Canaan. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PRIVATE
5th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 4th
5/5
New Canaan High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 4th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
5/5
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
5/5

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