New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan, CT
At a Glance
How New Canaan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Canaan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Canaan a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Canaan residents earn a median household income of $163,355 , which is 117% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $110,986. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Canaan is $1,115,600 , 296% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,228,794. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 30.2% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
New Canaan reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 782/100K.
Education
76.6% of adults in New Canaan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (127% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Canaan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.