Canton Valley, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,364 Population 775/sq mi density
$88,028 Median Income $48,485 per capita
$354,900 Home Value $330,242 Zillow
$1,271 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,028 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$354,900 home value, $1,271/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Canton Valley, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,028
17% above
$48,485 per capita
Home Value
$354,900
26% above
Zillow: $330,242
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
9% above
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
36% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Canton Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Canton Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
126%
Rent
109%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canton Valley a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canton Valley residents earn a median household income of $88,028 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,485. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canton Valley is $354,900 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,242. Median rent is $1,271/month, with 33.3% 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 1970.

Education

45.8% of adults in Canton Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canton Valley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,364
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,028
Per Capita$48,485
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A
Home Value$354,900
Rent$1,271
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$330,242
Housing Units749
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation746 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Canton Valley was built in 1970.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.