At a Glance
Median Rent
$958/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
1,029/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°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?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Canaan reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,029/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Canaan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canaan has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population205
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$36,020
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
Home Value
Rent$958
Ownership34.5%
Zillow$374,605
Housing Units230
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property1,029/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,143/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation950 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Canaan was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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