At a Glance
Median Income
$31,986
$29,698 per capita
Home Value
$170,700
Zillow: $375,610
Median Rent
$1,321/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
1,775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
37.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Canaan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canaan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canaan a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Canaan residents earn a median household income of $31,986 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,698. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canaan is $170,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,610. Median rent is $1,321/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Canaan reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,775/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Canaan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canaan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,297
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$31,986
Per Capita$29,698
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty37.4%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
B+
Home Value$170,700
Rent$1,321
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$375,610
Housing Units623
Rent Burden41.3%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property1,775/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation720 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute17 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Canaan was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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