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Canaan, CT

Canaan, CT.

Population: 2,587 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Canaan, CT is $355,683 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 105 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$355,683

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

105

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$355,683
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+43.2%
10-year appreciation
+101.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$355,683
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$190,000
Median list price
$198,500
Median price per sqft
$197
Median days on market
105 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
North Canaan Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barkhamsted-New Hartford Landfill (13.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.6 in
Annual snowfall
73.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
285
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
715
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,104
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,590

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (31 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
North Canaan Aviation Facilities Inc Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
54.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,899
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
86.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

CanaanState medianUS median
Median home value$355,683$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$190,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market105 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,899$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Canaan, CT?
$355,683.
What is the median sale price in Canaan, CT?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Canaan, CT?
Median days on market: 105 days.
What is typical rent in Canaan, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,877/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Canaan, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the radon potential in Canaan, CT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Canaan, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Canaan, CT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Canaan, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Canaan, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Canaan, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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