NEW CANAAN

New Canaan incorporated in 1801, was originally established as Canaan Parish.

Welcome to New Canaan

New Canaan incorporated in 1801, was originally established as Canaan Parish in 1731. Because this community was not planned as a town, it did not have a main street, central common, or a town hall. Like many of the surrounding communities of the time, New Canaan was primarily an agricultural community. After the Revolutionary War, the major industry transitioned to shoemaking, similar to that of the neighboring town of Pound Ridge, NY to its north. As the shoe business grew in the early 19th century, regional settlements sprang up such as Ponus Ridge, West Road, Oenoke Ridge, Smith Ridge, Talmadge Hill, and Silvermine.
 
With the expansion of the railroad in 1868, New Canaan, like many of the towns in Fairfield County, began to attract New York City’s wealthy who began building summer homes. Eventually, these estates started becoming permanent residents, making this town one of the most sought-after zip codes. Come the 1940s, New Canaan started to become known as a center for modern architecture with many well-known homes you can visit today, like the Philip Johnson Glass House.
 
A quaint downtown with boutiques, shops, and restaurants and easy access to the train and the Merritt Parkway, make this a gold star town in a part of Connecticut’s Gold Coast.

Overview for NEW CANAAN, CT

27,973 people live in NEW CANAAN, where the median age is 42.843856575983985 and the average individual income is $112,088.986. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,973

Total Population

42.843856575983985 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$112,088.986

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for NEW CANAAN, CT

NEW CANAAN has 9,734 households, with an average household size of 5.57. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in NEW CANAAN do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,973 people call NEW CANAAN home. The population density is 1,945.092 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,973

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.843856575983985

Median Age

44.68 / 55.32%

Men vs Women

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Total Households

5.57

Average Household Size

$112,088.986

Average individual Income

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Schools in NEW CANAAN, CT

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The following schools are within or nearby NEW CANAAN. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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