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Canaan, NY

Canaan, NY.

Population: 1,069 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Canaan, NY is $536,696 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 161.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$536,696

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

161.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$536,696
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.1%
10-year appreciation
+98.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$536,696
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,000
Median list price
$650,000
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
-26.7%
Median days on market
161.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+2.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
BERKSHIRE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rose Disposal Pit (9.8 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
58.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,689
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,669

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-109 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
63.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,060
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,801
Average weekly wage
$993
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CanaanState medianUS median
Median home value$536,696$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market162 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,060$4,500$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, NY?
$536,696.
What is the median sale price in Canaan, NY?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Canaan, NY?
Median days on market: 161.5 days.
What is typical rent in Canaan, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,681/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Canaan, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
Is Canaan, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Canaan, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Canaan, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Canaan, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Canaan, NY?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Canaan, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Canaan, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Canaan

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