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Canaan, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,710.
Population change since 2000: -6.0%
 
Males: 899  (52.6%)
Females: 811  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

45.6 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12029.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $98,380 (it was $51,607 in 2000)
Canaan:

$98,380
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $62,526 (it was $28,209 in 2000)

Canaan town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $421,269 (it was $158,400 in 2000)
Canaan:

$421,269
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $422,433; detached houses: $455,747; townhouses or other attached units: $597,881; in 2-unit structures: $391,116; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $525,972; in 5-or-more-unit structures: over $1,000,000; mobile homes: $85,716
March 2022 cost of living index in Canaan: 104.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Canaan, NY (2010)
    • 1,56391.4%White alone
    • 714.2%Black alone
    • 372.2%Hispanic
    • 181.1%Two or more races
    • 130.8%Asian alone
    • 70.4%Other race alone
    • 10.06%American Indian alone

Races in Canaan detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Canaan, New York as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Canaan is 1,710 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (18.6%), English (15.5%), Irish (13.0%), Italian (10.1%), Polish (5.4%), United States (5.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 847 feet

Land area: 36.7 square miles.

Population density: 47 people per square mile   (very low).

Canaan, New York map

42 residents are foreign born (1.3% Europe, 0.5% Latin America, 0.3% Asia).

This town:

2.3%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Canaan town:

1.6% ($2,572)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY (24.7 miles , pop. 95,658).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (109.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

New Lebanon, NY (2.1 miles ),
Richmond, MA (2.1 miles ),
West Stockbridge, MA (2.6 miles ),
Austerlitz, NY (2.6 miles ),
Chatham, NY (2.9 miles ),
Lenox, MA (3.0 miles ),
Stockbridge, MA (3.1 miles ),
East Nassau, NY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.40 N, Longitude: 73.45 W

Area code: 518

Distribution of median household income in Canaan, NY in 2022
Canaan satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $233,300
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $482,500
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $192,500
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $1,430,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $766,300
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $207,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $141,200
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $310,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $325,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $951,500
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $951,500
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $277,300
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $975,000
  • 2005: 16 buildings, average cost: $252,200
  • 2004: 19 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $115,100
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $115,100
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $129,000
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $181,400
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $97,300
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $112,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Canaan, NY residents
Average permit cost in Canaan, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Canaan, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.7%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Construction (7.5%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.8%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Canaan, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Carpenters (5.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (2.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.9%)

Average climate in Canaan, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Canaan, New York average temperatures Canaan, New York average precipitation Canaan, New York humidity Canaan, New York wind speed Canaan, New York snowfall Canaan, New York sunshine Canaan, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.6. This is worse than average.

City:

89.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.199. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.199
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.213. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.213
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.99. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.99
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Canaan-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.8 miles away from the Canaan town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 tornado 14.0 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Canaan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 116.4 miles away from Canaan center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 146.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 144.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 120.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 163.6 miles away from Canaan center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Columbia County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Canaan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Canaan:

  • SPRINGSIDE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PITTSFIELD, MA)
  • EDGECOMBE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LENOX, MA)
  • KIMBALL FARMS NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LENOX, MA)
  • PROVIDENCE CARE CENTER - LENOX (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LENOX, MA)
  • VALLEY VIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LENOX, MA)
  • BERKSHIRE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; PITTSFIELD, MA)
  • HILLCREST HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; PITTSFIELD, MA)

Amtrak station near Canaan:

  • 11 miles: PITTSFIELD (DEPOT ST. BTW NORTH & CENTER STS.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Canaan:

  • Hudson Valley Community College (about 24 miles; Troy, NY; Full-time enrollment: 9,346)
  • Williams College (about 25 miles; Williamstown, MA; FT enrollment: 2,141)
  • The College of Saint Rose (about 26 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,085)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 26 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,940)
  • The Sage Colleges (about 26 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)
  • Siena College (about 27 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,153)
  • SUNY at Albany (about 28 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 15,490)

Public high school in Canaan:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Canaan: Red Barn Farm (A), Berkshire Farm for Boys (B), Edwards Park (C), Canaan Endpoint Toll Plaza (D), Canaan Town Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Canaan: Canaan Congregational United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Red Rock Cemetery (1), The Maples Cemetery (2), Canaan Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Queechy Lake (A), Beebe Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Birthplace of: Elias W. Leavenworth - Politician, John Van Cott - Mormon missionary, Asa Adgate - Politician, John King (New York congressman) - Politician, Tom Hart (baseball) - Baseball player.

Columbia County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Canaan and their reported violations in the past:

MEPS (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-11-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2009)
  • Monitoring, Check/Repeat/Confirmation - Between JAN-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-06-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAR-24-2008)
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.0%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.1%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.1%
Whole state:

7.4%
125 people in correctional facilities intended for juveniles in 2010
2 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Canaan in 2000:

  • 288 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 25 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 3 people in religious group quarters

For population 15 years and over in Canaan:

Marital status in Canaan, NY
  • Never married: 30.0%
  • Now married: 55.1%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Canaan:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 44.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Canaan, NY (based on Columbia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic15,37511
Mainline Protestant6,63653
Evangelical Protestant1,32916
Black Protestant7763
Other5137
Orthodox702
None38,397-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 22
Here:

3.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Columbia County:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Columbia County:

4.98 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 69
Columbia County:

11.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.6%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Columbia County:

27.0%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Columbia County:

17.1%
New York:

15.6%

Businesses in Canaan, NY

  • FedEx: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Canaan:

  • WUHN (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSBS (860 AM; 3 kW; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WTMM (1300 AM; 5 kW; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBEC (1420 AM; 1 kW; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WDDY (1460 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Canaan:

  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WBEC-FM (105.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WUPE (95.9 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
  • WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Canaan:

  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • Canaan, New York
  • Fatal accident count13
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents20
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities17
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents40
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • New York average
  • Fatal accident count15916
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents23511
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3576
  • Fatalities17157
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents39175
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents4340
See more detailed statistics of Canaan fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 246ft / 74.9mTotal length
  • $60,334,000Total costs
  • 141,378Total average daily traffic
  • 16,411Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Canaan, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 131950-1959
  • 21980-1989
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Canaan, NY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • 12933 Route 22 (Lat: 42.369306 Lon: -73.432111), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 43.6 m, Overall height: 44.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN512, Licensee ID: L00128694
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC

  • 1029 Route 5 (Lat: 42.384333 Lon: -73.473833), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN512, Licensee ID: L00128694
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Mile Post B18.26, Nys Thruway @ Sayre Hill Road Bridge (Lat: 42.393611 Lon: -73.500000), Type: Bridg, Structure height: 5.4 m, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WQFB811,
    Assigned Frequencies: 915.000 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2016, Expiration Date: 06/09/2026, Certifier: Roy V Sifert, Registrant: New York State Thruway Authority, 200 Southern Blvd., Bldg. 11, Albany, NY 12209, Phone: (518) 436-2989, Fax: (518) 436-3068, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Rt 295 3/4 Mi W Cr 5 (Lat: 42.417028 Lon: -73.460944), Call Sign: WSL468, Licensee ID: L00925842,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.7600 MHz, Grant Date: 07/31/2014, Expiration Date: 10/11/2024, Registrant: Canan, Town Of, Canan, NY 12029, Phone: (518) 781-4455, Email:

  • Berkshire Farm Ofc At Int Of Rt 22 And Oveechy Lake Rd (Lat: 42.415639 Lon: -73.403444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WPJJ996,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.745 MHz, Grant Date: 08/19/2021, Expiration Date: 07/10/2031, Certifier: Pete Scully, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Cr Rofw Mp 170.5 W Of Rt 295 Overpass (Lat: 42.417583 Lon: -73.514278), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: WNYE303,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2021, Expiration Date: 04/26/2031, Certifier: Rae A Greene, Registrant: Csx Transportation, 6735 Southpoint Dr S, 4th Flr J958, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 490-3009, Fax: (904) 490-3093, Email:

  • Lat: 42.350722 Lon: -73.411694, Call Sign: WQUM396,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.887 MHz, 457.887 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2014, Expiration Date: 08/15/2024, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2021, Certifier: Thomas M Hickey, Registrant: Covanta Energy, LLC, 445 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, Phone: (862) 345-5059, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB2RCA, Grant Date: 03/21/1995, Expiration Date: 07/16/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2006, Registrant: Phyllis Feldman, 38 Schillings Crossing Rd, Canaan, NY 12029

  • Call Sign: KD2QU, Grant Date: 03/09/1993, Expiration Date: 03/09/2003, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2005, Registrant: Robert T Cavanagh, Pine Ridge Rd, Canaan, NY 12029

  • Call Sign: WB2ROD, Grant Date: 05/06/1998, Expiration Date: 05/06/2008, Cancellation Date: 05/07/2010, Registrant: Victor Feldman, 38 Schillings Crossing Rd, Canaan, NY 12029


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 21 took place in 2015, and the least - 3 in 2005. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Canaan, NY When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (50.5%), and Outside Fires (36.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Canaan, NY
    • 10050.5%Structure Fires
    • 7236.4%Outside Fires
    • 199.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 73.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Canaan, NY
Most common first names in Canaan, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1369.6 years
George775.3 years
Edward671.0 years
Richard667.7 years
Dorothy670.7 years
Joseph574.2 years
Francis575.2 years
Charles577.8 years
John575.5 years
Thomas582.8 years
Most common last names in Canaan, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Taylor574.6 years
Hatch576.2 years
Johnson481.3 years
Moore481.5 years
Wilson485.5 years
Rogers465.5 years
Nocker479.5 years
Munch386.0 years
Bither380.6 years
Janes379.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Canaan, NY
  • 71.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.0%Electricity
  • 9.4%Wood
  • 5.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Canaan, NY
  • 70.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.3%Wood
  • 4.5%Electricity


Canaan compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Canaan on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children (population 1,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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