Quality of Life and Culture in New Canaan, CT

Overview

New Canaan is a small town in the state of Connecticut with a population of 7,399. New Canaan has a hot summer and mild winter climate. With a beach in close proximity you’ll find inspiration to go for walks, swims, or even picnics every day. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Very High Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: (A) Excellent
Public Transport: (A) Excellent
Average Commute: 30.7 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of New Canaan, CT

Employment and Income	New Canaan	Connecticut	United States
Per Capita Income	$90,272	$59,086	$32,693
Median Household Income	$145,244	$109,516	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	5.8%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	1.8%	5.7%	10.5%

Age	New Canaan	Connecticut	United States
Median Age	43.8	44.8	42.3

Gender	New Canaan	Connecticut	United States
Male	43.1%	48.7%	49.8%
Female	56.9%	51.3%	50.2%

Race	New Canaan	Connecticut	United States
White	89.1%	84.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	4.1%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.5%	2.7%
Asian	7.9%	3.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.4%	2.7%
Multiracial	2.7%	5.2%	5.2%

Housing Information	New Canaan	Connecticut	United States
Median Home Price	$947,200	$433,914	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$2,365	$1,252	$801
Family Households	51.3%	51.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	35.0%	35.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	59.1%	72.9%	72.9%
Renters	40.9%	27.1%	27.1%

Education	New Canaan	Connecticut	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	0.6%	4.2%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	7.1%	7.1%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	14.1%	15.8%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	4.7%	7.3%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	37.1%	25.4%	15.0%