Living in Canton Valley, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Canton Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Canton Valley has 1,186 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $91,678 (4% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $322,700, the median rent is $981/month.
Canton Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Canton Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,186
- Median age
- 31State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $91,678State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $322,700State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Canton Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Canton Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Canton Valley the median home value is $322,700, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,214 a month in housing costs.
Canton Valley median household income
The median household income in Canton Valley is $91,678 and the income per person is $53,106. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Canton Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 562
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.18
Canton Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,186
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 545
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Canton Valley ›
Education in Canton Valley
45.5% of adults 25 and older in Canton Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Canton Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Canton Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Valley | 1,186 | $91,678 | $322,700 | $981 |
| Collinsville | 3,963 | $94,815 | $395,500 | $1,455 |
| Canton | 10,144 | $117,991 | $395,300 | $1,403 |
| Weatogue | 2,672 | $163,714 | $432,800 | $2,950 |
| Avon | 18,946 | $154,058 | $479,700 | $1,857 |
| West Simsbury | 3,000 | $201,397 | $503,100 | $2,203 |
| Simsbury | 25,066 | $157,907 | $443,500 | $2,203 |
| New Hartford Center | 1,373 | $76,853 | $190,300 | $1,192 |
| New Hartford | 6,675 | $109,695 | $358,600 | $1,321 |
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What is the median household income in Canton Valley, CT?
The median household income in Canton Valley is $91,678, 4% lower than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Canton Valley?
The median home value in Canton Valley is $322,700, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Canton Valley?
The median gross rent in Canton Valley is $981 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Canton Valley, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Canton Valley?
The median age in Canton Valley is 31 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Canton Valley?
The average commute to work in Canton Valley is 31 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Canton Valley?
The unemployment rate in Canton Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Canton Valley?
45.5% of adults in Canton Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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