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Population in July 2008: 19,912. Population change since 2000: +2.7%
 

Males: 9,496  (47.7%)
Females: 10,416  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  40.2 years
Connecticut median age:  37.4 years

Zip codes: 06840, 06842.

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Estimated median household income in 2008: $183,719 (it was $141,788 in 2000)
New Canaan:  $183,719
Connecticut:  $68,595

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $109,092

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $1,500,399 (it was $792,500 in 2000)
New Canaan:  $1,500,399
Connecticut:  $306,000

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $1,649,404; Detached houses: $1,781,559; Townhouses or other attached units: $1,074,413; In 2-unit structures: $763,503; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $683,536; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $817,587; Mobile homes: $546,875
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Races in New Canaan:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Black (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Chinese (0.8%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in New Canaan: 172.4 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (26.2%), English (20.0%), German (15.6%), Italian (13.7%), Scottish (4.7%), United States (4.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/1801

Elevation: 250 feet

Land area: 22.1 square miles.

Population density: 900 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in New Canaan

  • High school or higher: 96.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 71.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 33.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 35.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in New Canaan town

  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 68.1%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

1,785 residents are foreign born (4.9% Europe, 2.0% Asia, 1.1% Latin America).

This town:  9.2%
Connecticut:  10.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

New Canaan:  0.9% ($7,001)
Connecticut:  1.8% ($2,961)
New Canaan satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Norwalk, CT (4.7 miles , pop. 82,951).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oyster Bay, NY (27.2 miles , pop. 293,925).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (29.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Scotts Corners, NY (2.0 miles ), Wilton, CT (2.1 miles ), Norwalk, CT (2.2 miles ), Darien, CT (2.3 miles ), Stamford, CT (2.4 miles ), .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 52 buildings, average cost: $627,200
  • 1997: 47 buildings, average cost: $653,100
  • 1998: 52 buildings, average cost: $658,500
  • 1999: 54 buildings, average cost: $627,500
  • 2000: 58 buildings, average cost: $657,800
  • 2001: 54 buildings, average cost: $725,700
  • 2002: 59 buildings, average cost: $802,000
  • 2003: 54 buildings, average cost: $819,600
  • 2004: 65 buildings, average cost: $919,800
  • 2005: 66 buildings, average cost: $1,032,800
  • 2006: 71 buildings, average cost: $1,244,500
  • 2007: 51 buildings, average cost: $1,150,900
  • 2008: 26 buildings, average cost: $941,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.15 N, Longitude: 73.49 W

Area code: 203

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New Canaan, Connecticut business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Unemployment in Oct. 2009:
Here:  6.2%
Connecticut:  8.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in New Canaan by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Murders 0000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 4111100101
    per 100,000 22.15.35.15.15.00.00.05.00.05.0
Robberies 0000300031
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.015.10.00.00.015.05.0
Assaults 6302413202
    per 100,000 33.115.90.010.120.15.015.010.00.010.0
Burglaries 48241733104221352915
    per 100,000 265.0127.687.2167.450.3210.5105.0175.4144.975.2
Thefts 1441101006583128125147150132
    per 100,000 795.1584.6512.7329.8417.8641.5624.9736.7749.7661.8
Auto thefts 93846135733
    per 100,000 49.715.941.020.330.265.125.035.115.015.0
Arson 0000202010
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.010.10.010.00.05.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 78.641.034.032.635.246.637.350.645.840.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 50 (45 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.26
US city average:  3.00

Historical population

Historical housing units


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Finance and insurance (30%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (18%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Health care (3%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (3%)
  • Educational services (3%)
  • Computer and electronic products (2%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (15%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (13%)
  • Top executives (12%)
  • Financial managers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5%)



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New Canaan-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 14% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.9 miles away from the New Canaan town center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1962, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 33.6 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


New Canaan-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Connecticut state average. It is 86% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 92.5 miles away from New Canaan center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 7.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/1992 at 08:50:45, a magnitude 3.1 (3.0 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 70.4 miles away from New Canaan center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

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Main business address for: EOS INTERNATIONAL INC (RETAIL-NONSTORE RETAILERS).


Hospital/medical center in New Canaan:
  • SILVER HILL HOSPITAL INC (208 VALLEY ROAD)
Other hospitals/medical centers near New Canaan:
  • NORWALK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (about 5 miles; NORWALK, CT)
  • HALL-BROOKE HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; WESTPORT, CT)
  • GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (about 11 miles; GREENWICH, CT)

Political contributions by individuals in New Canaan, CT

Amtrak stations near New Canaan:
  • 8 miles: STAMFORD (WASHINGTON BLVD. & E. STATE ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 16 miles: BRIDGEPORT (525 WATER ST.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

College/University in New Canaan:
  • EDWARDIAN SCHOOL OF DOG GROOMING (Location: 16 CROSS ST; Private, for-profit)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Canaan:
  • NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; NORWALK, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,772)
  • FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; FT enrollment: 4,197)
  • UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT (about 13 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 2,162)
  • SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; FT enrollment: 4,120)
  • PACE UNIVERSITY-PLEASANTVILLE BRIARCLIFF (about 16 miles; PLEASANTVILLE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • SUNY WESTCHESTER COMMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; VALHALLA, NY; FT enrollment: 6,730)
  • WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; DANBURY, CT; FT enrollment: 4,297)
Public high school in New Canaan:
Private high school in New Canaan:
  • ST LUKES SCHOOL (Students: 391; Location: 377 N WILTON RD; Grades: 5 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in New Canaan:
  • Saxe Middle School (Students: 1281; Location: 468 South Avenue; Grades: KG-9)
  • South School (Students: 717; Location: 8 Farm Road; Grades: PK-5)
  • East School (Students: 639; Location: 54 Little Brook Road; Grades: KG-5)
  • West School (Students: 617; Location: 769 Ponus Ridge; Grades: KG-7)
Private elementary/middle school in New Canaan:
  • ST ALOYSIUS REGIONAL ELEMENTAR (Students: 178; Location: 33 SOUTH AV; Grades: KG - 8)
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Library in New Canaan:
  • NEW CANAAN LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,752,950; Location: 151 MAIN ST.; 155,062 books; 5,757 audio materials; 4,568 video materials; 383 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Home of famous St. Bonaventure University graduate Andrew Mantilia.

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Notable locations in New Canaan: New Canaan Country Club (A), John Rogers Studio and Museum (B), New Canaan Town Hall (C), New Canaan Nature Center (D), New Canaan Library (E), New Canaan Historical Society Museum (F), New Canaan Historical Society Library (G), New Canaan Historical Society Building (H), New Canaan Chamber of Commerce (I), Hanford-Silliman House (J), Waveny House (K), Silvermine Guild Arts Center (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in New Canaan include: Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church (A), Saint Marks Episcopal Church (B), Saint Michaels Lutheran Church (C), Church of New Canaan United Methodist Church (D), Community Baptist Church (E), First Church of Christ Scientist (F), Franciscan Monastery (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lockwood Cemetery (1), Hickok Cemetery (2), Garden Center Cemetery (3), Silvermine Cemetery (4), Lakeview Cemetery (5), Parade Hill Cemetery (6), Sellecks Corner Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Blanchard Pond (A), Silvermine Pond (B), Lockwood Pond (C), Wardwell Pond (D), Jellif Mill Pond (E), Mill Pond (F), Collins Pond (G), Guthrie Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Poorhouse Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in New Canaan include: Kiwanis Park (1), Waveny Park (2), Deer Park (3), Cobblers Green (4), Mead Memorial Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: New Canaan Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: New Canaan Historical Society Museum House (33 Oenoke Rdg) (1), New Canaan Historical Society Headquarters & Lbrry (Museums; 13 Oenoke Rdg) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Maples Inn (179 Oenoke Rdg) (1), Roger Sherman Inn (195 Oenoke Rdg) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: New Canaan Town - Probate Court- Police Department- Judge Of Probate (77 Main Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
Connecticut:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  77.4%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.0%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  2.5%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  1.5%
Whole state:  3.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in New Canaan, CT


People in group quarters in New Canaan
  • 71 people in nursing homes
  • 11 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 10 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 9 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 3 people in religious group quarters
  • 2 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards


New Canaan compared to Connecticut state average:
  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in New Canaan (2009 data):
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: New Canaan Drive-In Branch at 21 East Avenue, branch established on 1974-05-18; New Canaan Branch at 122 Main Street, branch established on 1859-01-01. Info updated 2008-09-30: Bank assets: $1,746,242.0 mil, Deposits: $1,055,765.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5491 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • The Bank of New Canaan: The Bank Of New Canaan at 208 Elm Street, branch established on 2002-04-22; Cherry Street Branch at 156 Cherry Street, branch established on 2002-04-22. Info updated 2006-10-26: Bank assets: $230.5 mil, Deposits: $159.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Bnc Financial Group, Inc.
  • Bank of America, National Association: Forest Street Branch at 42 Forest Street, branch established on 1990-10-22; New Canaan Autobank Branch at 278 Elm Street, branch established on 1989-04-25. Info updated 2008-11-07: Bank assets: $1,471,631.0 mil, Deposits: $954,677.6 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 6194 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • TD Bank, National Association: New Canaan Branch at 272 Elm Street, branch established on 2007-11-03. Info updated 2008-06-17: Bank assets: $101,632.1 mil, Deposits: $76,748.6 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1084 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • First County Bank: New Canaan Branch at 95 Park Street, branch established on 1990-06-04. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,232.2 mil, Deposits: $790.7 mil, headquarters in Stamford, CT, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 14 total offices
  • Webster Bank, National Association: New Canaan Branch at 215 Elm St, branch established on 2006-05-31. Info updated 2008-12-23: Bank assets: $17,480.2 mil, Deposits: $12,436.7 mil, headquarters in Waterbury, CT, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 185 total offices, Holding Company: Webster Financial Corporation
  • Wachovia Bank, National Association: New Canaan Branch at 152 Main Street, branch established on 1965-02-23. Info updated 2008-06-19: Bank assets: $635,476.0 mil, Deposits: $424,599.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, negative income in the last year, 3343 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Citibank, National Association: New Canaan Branch at 175 Elm St, branch established on 2006-09-28. Info updated 2009-03-04: Bank assets: $1,227,040.0 mil, Deposits: $755,298.0 mil, headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, negative income in the last year, International Specialization, 1072 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (85%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for New Canaan

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 70.14%
Here70.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchUnited Church of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchMuslim Estimate
Adherents70.1%4.4%4.1%2.5%2.4%
Congregations19.8%9.9%9.5%7.2%1.9%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.0%1.1%1.0%0.7%11.6%
Congregations4.8%3.4%1.9%4.4%37.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


4.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($99,145 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.62%
Connecticut average:  5.12%

0.20% of residents moved from foreign countries ($3,364 average AGI)
Fairfield County:  0.20%
Connecticut average:  0.19%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from New Haven County, CT  0.68% ($52,105 average AGI)
from Westchester County, NY  0.53% ($116,933)
from New York County, NY  0.33% ($276,003)


5.91% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($93,808 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.91%
Connecticut average:  5.64%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($3,488 average AGI)
Fairfield County:  0.12%
Connecticut average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to New Haven County, CT  1.29% ($53,789 average AGI)
to New York County, NY  0.34% ($140,435)
to Litchfield County, CT  0.25% ($63,262)


Strongest AM radio stations in New Canaan:
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WNLK (1350 AM; 1 kW; NORWALK, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WREF (850 AM; 3 kW; RIDGEFIELD, CT; Owner: THE BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WSHU (1260 AM; 1 kW; WESTPORT, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Canaan:
  • WEFX (95.9 FM; NORWALK, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WSLX (91.9 FM; NEW CANAAN, CT; Owner: ST. LUKE'S FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WFAF (106.3 FM; MOUNT KISCO, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKHL (96.7 FM; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WEDW-FM (88.5 FM; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WPLJ (95.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WPLJ-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • WDAQ (98.3 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WXPK (107.1 FM; BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WEZN-FM (99.9 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSHU-FM (91.1 FM; FAIRFIELD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • WKCR-FM (89.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK)
  • WFAS-FM (103.9 FM; WHITE PLAINS, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPKN (89.5 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WPKN, INC.)
  • WKTU (103.5 FM; LAKE SUCCESS, NY; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WQCD (101.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WAXQ (104.3 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM NEW YORK LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHTZ (100.3 FM; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWPR-FM (105.1 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCAA (105.9 FM; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP. ("WADO"))

TV broadcast stations around New Canaan:
  • W27CD (Channel 27; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: WLNY-TV, INC.)
  • WNYW (Channel 5; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBS-TV (Channel 2; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WABC-TV (Channel 7; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC)
  • WPIX (Channel 11; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WPIX, INC.)
  • WWOR-TV (Channel 9; SECAUCUS, NJ; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WNJU (Channel 47; LINDEN, NJ; Owner: WNJU LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WXNY-LP (Channel 32; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPXN-TV (Channel 31; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WFUT (Channel 68; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
  • WNBC (Channel 4; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNET (Channel 13; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTV (Channel 41; PATERSON, NJ; Owner: WXTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WNYE-TV (Channel 25; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WEDW (Channel 49; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W68DN (Channel 68; CHERRY HILL, ETC., NJ; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WKOB-LP (Channel 53; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WKOB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEBR-CA (Channel 17; MANHATTAN, NY; Owner: K LICENSEE INC.)
  • WRNN-LP (Channel 57; NYACK, NY; Owner: LP NYACK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W38CL (Channel 38; BRONX, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W17CD (Channel 17; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: it COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W60AI (Channel 60; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of New Canaan fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 32
Total length: 51 meters (167ft)
Total costs: $48,000
Total average daily traffic: 679,040
Total average daily truck traffic: 5,733

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1900-1909: 1
  • 1910-1919: 0
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 13
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 10
  • 1960-1969: 2
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 3
  • 1990-1999: 3
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for New Canaan, CT

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Marin Fettman, 95 Country Club Road (Ct11389a), Type: Tower, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, , Licensee ID: L00072622
    Registrant: Omnipoint Communications Inc., 12920 S.E. 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:
  • Marin Fettman, 208 Valley Road (Ct11098b), Type: Tower, Structure height: 38.7 m, Overall height: 38.7 m, , Licensee ID: L00072622
    Registrant: Omnipoint Communications Inc., 12920 S.E. 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in New Canaan, CT)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2
  • Fifty Locust Avenue, Type: Building, Structure height: 14.3 m, Overall height: 22.6 m, Call Sign: WBV
    Assigned Frequencies : 16.5324 MHz, 2.09790 MHz, 2.18340 MHz, 4.12640 MHz, 6.22840 MHz, 8.29840 MHz, 12.3574 MHz, 22.1664 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/14/2000, Expiration Date: 11/23/2005, Cancelation Date: 01/28/2006
    Registrant: Moran Towing Corp., Fifty Locust Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840, Phone: (203) 442-2839
  • 50 Locust Avenue, Type: Building, Structure height: 22.6 m, Call Sign: WQGU582
    Assigned Frequencies : 16.5324 MHz, 22.1664 MHz, 2.09790 MHz, 2.18340 MHz, 12.3574 MHz, 4.12640 MHz, 6.22840 MHz, 8.29840 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/19/2007, Expiration Date: 04/19/2017, Certifier: Christopher L Mildrum
    Registrant: Moran Towing Corp, 50 Locust Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840, Phone: (203) 442-2839, Fax: (203) 442-2129, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 66 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in New Canaan)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in New Canaan)
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 22 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 89
  • Hazardous Condition: 226
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - New Canaan


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for New Canaan, CT

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