Canaan, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Essex County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
305 Population 194/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $29,869 per capita
$118,000 Home Value $213,122 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $742/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Canaan, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$29,869 per capita
Home Value
$118,000
58% below
Zillow: $213,122
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
42%
Rent
64%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
358%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canaan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canaan residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,869. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canaan is $118,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,122. Median rent is $742/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

13.0% of adults in Canaan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canaan has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population305
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$29,869
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$183M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,000
Rent$742
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$213,122
Housing Units168
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,339 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Canaan was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.