Living in North Canaan, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Canaan · Census data 2020–2024
North Canaan has 3,221 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $71,976 (25% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $267,300, the median rent is $1,146/month.
North Canaan at a glance
- Population
- 3,221
- Median age
- 35.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $71,976State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $267,300State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,146/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Canaan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Canaan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Canaan the median home value is $267,300, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,146 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,800 a month in housing costs.
North Canaan median household income
The median household income in North Canaan is $71,976 and the income per person is $44,186. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in North Canaan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,530
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.37
North Canaan demographics
- Population
- 3,221
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 1,316
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Canaan ›
Education in North Canaan
23.4% of adults 25 and older in North Canaan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Canaan
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
North Canaan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canaan | 3,221 | $71,976 | $267,300 | $1,146 |
| Canaan | 1,175 | $89,632 | $469,400 | $1,830 |
| Falls Village | 410 | $53,750 | $445,700 | $2,074 |
| New Marlborough | 1,501 | $117,188 | $608,300 | $2,750 |
| Sheffield | 3,330 | $92,120 | $409,400 | $1,837 |
| Norfolk | 1,723 | $91,548 | $430,900 | $1,190 |
| Salisbury | 4,224 | $124,256 | $763,700 | $1,846 |
| Lakeville | 510 | $163,375 | $868,200 | — |
| Mount Washington | 193 | $142,500 | $714,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Canaan, CT?
The median household income in North Canaan is $71,976, 25% 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 North Canaan?
The median home value in North Canaan is $267,300, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in North Canaan?
The median gross rent in North Canaan is $1,146 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is North Canaan, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in North Canaan?
The median age in North Canaan is 35.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in North Canaan?
The average commute to work in North Canaan is 22 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Canaan?
The unemployment rate in North Canaan is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Canaan?
23.4% of adults in North Canaan 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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