New Canaan
Town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
New Canaan is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 20,622 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scotts Corners, 3.5 miles NW.
- 20,622residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 22.2 sq miland area · 57.5 km²
- 929 / sq mipopulation density
- 06840ZIP code
About New Canaan
New Canaan () is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The population was 20,622 according to the 2020 census. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
The town is considered part of Connecticut's Gold Coast. The town is bounded on the south by Darien, to the west by Stamford, on the east by Wilton, on the southeast by Norwalk, and on the north by Lewisboro and Pound Ridge in Westchester County, New York.
New Canaan is known for its architecture and public parks such as Waveny Park, and a town center with boutiques. Residents sing carols on God's Acre every Christmas Eve, a town tradition since 1916.
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Living in New Canaan
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,611,900
- Median rent
- $3,401/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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New Canaan had 20,622 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,622 |
|---|---|
| Density | 929 per sq mi (359 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Canaan at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 20,622 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.19 sq mi (57.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1604° N, 73.5001° W |
| ZIP code | 06840 |
| Official website | newcanaan.info |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0919050580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Canaan
- Scotts Corners, NY3.5 mi NW
- South Wilton4.3 mi E
- Wilton Center4.4 mi NE
- Wilton4.6 mi NE
- Cannondale5.5 mi NE
- Noroton Heights6.0 mi S
- Darien Downtown6.0 mi S
- Stamford6.1 mi SW
- Norwalk6.3 mi SE
- Old Hill6.3 mi E
- Poplar Plains6.4 mi E
- Georgetown6.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Canaan
What county is New Canaan in?
New Canaan is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of New Canaan, CT?
20,622 people lived in New Canaan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Canaan, CT?
The ZIP code of New Canaan is 06840.
What is the elevation of New Canaan?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Canaan?
Scotts Corners (3.5 mi), South Wilton (4.3 mi), Wilton Center (4.4 mi), Wilton (4.6 mi), Cannondale (5.5 mi).
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