New Canaan, Connecticut
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Population change since 2000: +1.8%
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| Males: 9,490 |  (48.1%) |
| Females: 10,248 |  (51.9%) |
| Median resident age: | 43.0 years |
| Connecticut median age: | 39.2 years |
Zip codes: 06840.
| New Canaan: | over $200,000 |
| CT: | $83,771 |
Estimated per capita income in 2021: $131,683 (it was $82,049 in 2000)
New Canaan town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: over $1,000,000 (it was $792,500 in 2000)
| New Canaan: | over $1,000,000 |
| CT: | $311,500 |
Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $730,706; detached houses: $828,692; townhouses or other attached units: $435,215; in 2-unit structures: $337,266; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $330,740; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $310,002; mobile homes: $150,816; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $333,572
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- 18,03291.4%White alone
- 6623.4%Asian alone
- 5702.9%Hispanic
- 2291.2%Two or more races
- 1941.0%Black alone
- 220.1%American Indian alone
- 260.1%Other race alone
- 30.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
Races in New Canaan detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in New Canaan, Connecticut as of December 09, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in New Canaan is 19,738 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.
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| Murders (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (5.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Rapes (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (5.0) | 2 (10.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (5.1) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (14.8) | 1 (4.9) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (4.9) | 1 (4.9) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (4.9) |
| Robberies (per 100,000) | 3 (15.0) | 1 (5.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (5.1) | 2 (10.0) | 1 (4.9) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (4.9) |
| Assaults (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (10.0) | 1 (5.0) | 1 (5.1) | 2 (10.1) | 3 (15.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (9.8) | 2 (9.8) | 1 (4.9) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (9.9) | 0 (0.0) |
| Burglaries (per 100,000) | 29 (144.9) | 15 (75.2) | 17 (85.1) | 32 (162.1) | 14 (70.8) | 14 (70.0) | 12 (59.3) | 29 (142.8) | 19 (92.9) | 24 (117.0) | 16 (78.6) | 12 (58.6) | 14 (69.1) | 9 (44.4) |
| Thefts (per 100,000) | 150 (749.7) | 133 (666.8) | 121 (606.1) | 101 (511.7) | 92 (465.2) | 114 (570.2) | 106 (524.1) | 101 (497.5) | 126 (616.2) | 103 (502.2) | 97 (476.3) | 80 (391.0) | 80 (394.7) | 102 (502.9) |
| Auto thefts (per 100,000) | 3 (15.0) | 3 (15.0) | 15 (75.1) | 2 (10.1) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (10.0) | 5 (24.7) | 1 (4.9) | 1 (4.9) | 5 (24.4) | 15 (73.7) | 10 (48.9) | 7 (34.5) | 27 (133.1) |
| Arson (per 100,000) | 1 (5.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| City-Data.com crime index | 45.8 | 40.7 | 45.2 | 33.6 | 31.2 | 44.5 | 40.4 | 34.2 | 33.5 | 36.1 | 35.4 | 23.7 | 25.4 | 39.3 |
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
Crime rate in New Canaan detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 53 (47 officers - 41 male; 6 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.33 |
| Connecticut average: | 2.10 |
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New Canaan, CT City Guides:
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: 892 people per square mile (low).
1,785 residents are foreign born (4.9% Europe, 2.0% Asia, 1.1% Latin America).
| This town: | 9.2% |
| Connecticut: | 10.9% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| New Canaan town: | 0.9% ($7,001) |
| Connecticut: | 1.8% ($2,961) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Norwalk, CT 
(4.7 miles , pop. 82,951).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: North Hempstead, NY (27.5 miles , pop. 222,611).
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 Center, CT (2.0 miles ),
), Cannondale, CT (2.4 miles),
Latitude: 41.15 N, Longitude: 73.49 W
Area code: 203
New Canaan, Connecticut accommodation & food services, waste management - Economy and Business Data
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2021: 26 buildings, average cost: $1,269,700
- 2020: 16 buildings, average cost: $1,089,600
- 2019: 9 buildings, average cost: $906,700
- 2018: 21 buildings, average cost: $972,400
- 2017: 25 buildings, average cost: $915,800
- 2016: 26 buildings, average cost: $786,700
- 2015: 41 buildings, average cost: $959,900
- 2014: 49 buildings, average cost: $807,900
- 2013: 51 buildings, average cost: $958,000
- 2012: 28 buildings, average cost: $1,051,900
- 2011: 25 buildings, average cost: $901,300
- 2010: 17 buildings, average cost: $1,027,400
- 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $902,200
- 2008: 26 buildings, average cost: $941,700
- 2007: 51 buildings, average cost: $1,150,900
- 2006: 71 buildings, average cost: $1,244,500
- 2005: 66 buildings, average cost: $1,032,800
- 2004: 65 buildings, average cost: $919,800
- 2003: 54 buildings, average cost: $819,600
- 2002: 59 buildings, average cost: $802,000
- 2001: 54 buildings, average cost: $725,700
- 2000: 58 buildings, average cost: $657,800
- 1999: 54 buildings, average cost: $627,500
- 1998: 52 buildings, average cost: $658,500
- 1997: 47 buildings, average cost: $653,100
| Here: | 3.7% |
| Connecticut: | 4.3% |
- Finance & insurance (22.6%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (16.7%)
- Educational services (7.7%)
- Health care (5.2%)
- Construction (3.7%)
- Real estate & rental & leasing (3.7%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (2.5%)
- Finance & insurance (30.0%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (17.6%)
- Construction (5.9%)
- Health care (3.4%)
- Real estate & rental & leasing (3.2%)
- Educational services (2.9%)
- Computer & electronic products (2.4%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (15.3%)
- Educational services (15.0%)
- Finance & insurance (11.3%)
- Health care (7.9%)
- Social assistance (4.6%)
- Real estate & rental & leasing (4.3%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.6%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9.0%)
- Top executives (8.3%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
- Financial managers (5.4%)
- Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (12.7%)
- Top executives (11.9%)
- Financial managers (7.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5.2%)
- Other financial specialists (4.2%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
- Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4.8%)
- Media and communications workers (3.6%)
Average climate in New Canaan, Connecticut
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 94.1. This is worse than average.
| City: | 94.1 |
| U.S.: | 74.2 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.344. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.344 |
| U.S.: | 0.267 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 8.56. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 8.56 |
| U.S.: | 5.56 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.218. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.218 |
| U.S.: | 1.789 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.8 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 28.7 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.97. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 6.97 |
| U.S.: | 8.46 |
Tornado activity:
New Canaan-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 39% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (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 F3 (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.
Earthquake activity:
New Canaan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 69% 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 198.5 miles away from New Canaan center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 326.3 miles away from New Canaan center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 232.7 miles away from New Canaan 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 231.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 145.0 miles away from New Canaan center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 189.0 miles away from New Canaan 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 Fairfield County (24) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 11
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Main business address for: EOS INTERNATIONAL INC (RETAIL-NONSTORE RETAILERS).
Hospitals and medical centers in New Canaan:
Other hospitals and medical centers near New Canaan:
- WEST REGION-L F C BLDG 1 (Hospital, about 3 miles away; NORWALK, CT)
- WEST REGION-L F C BLDG 3 (Hospital, about 3 miles away; NORWALK, CT)
- LOURDES HEALTH CARE CENTER, IN (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; WILTON, CT)
- VISITING NURSE AND HOSPICE OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, INC (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; NORWALK, CT)
- AURORA SENIOR LIVING OF NORWALK (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NORWALK, CT)
- PARADIGM HEALTHCARE CENTER OF NORWALK, LLC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; NORWALK, CT)
- BAYADA NURSES, INC (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; NORWALK, 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.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Canaan:
- Norwalk Community College (about 5 miles; Norwalk, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,085)
- Fairfield University (about 13 miles; Fairfield, CT; FT enrollment: 4,640)
- SUNY at Purchase College (about 14 miles; Purchase, NY; FT enrollment: 4,415)
- Sacred Heart University (about 14 miles; Fairfield, CT; FT enrollment: 5,650)
- Manhattanville College (about 15 miles; Purchase, NY; FT enrollment: 2,299)
- Housatonic Community College (about 16 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 3,677)
- University of Bridgeport (about 16 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 3,708)
Public high school in New Canaan:
- NEW CANAAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 878, Location: 11 FARM ROAD, Grades: 9-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in New Canaan:
- SAXE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,281, Location: 468 SOUTH AVENUE, Grades: 5-8)
- SOUTH SCHOOL (Students: 717, Location: 8 FARM ROAD, Grades: KG-4)
- EAST SCHOOL (Students: 639, Location: 54 LITTLE BROOK ROAD, Grades: KG-4)
- WEST SCHOOL (Students: 617, Location: 769 PONUS RIDGE, Grades: PK-4)
Private elementary/middle school in New Canaan:
User-submitted facts and corrections:
- Home of famous St. Bonaventure University graduate Andrew Mantilia.
Points of interest:
Notable locations in New Canaan: New Canaan Country Club (A), John Rogers Studio and Museum (B), Hanford-Silliman House (C), Waveny House (D), Silvermine Guild Arts Center (E), New Canaan Town Hall (F), New Canaan Nature Center (G), New Canaan Library (H), New Canaan Historical Society Museum (I), New Canaan Historical Society Library (J), New Canaan Historical Society Building (K), New Canaan Chamber of Commerce (L), New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance (M), New Canaan Fire Company 1 (N), New Canaan Fire Marshal's Office (O). Display/hide their locations on the map
Main business address in New Canaan: EOS INTERNATIONAL INC (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Churches in New Canaan include: Franciscan Monastery (A), Church of New Canaan United Methodist Church (B), Community Baptist Church (C), First Church of Christ Scientist (D), Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church (E), Saint Marks Episcopal Church (F), Saint Michaels Lutheran Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Parade Hill Cemetery (1), Lockwood Cemetery (2), Hickok Cemetery (3), Garden Center Cemetery (4), Silvermine Cemetery (5), Sellecks Corner Cemetery (6), Old Church Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Wardwell Pond (A), Collins Pond (B), Guthrie Pond (C), Jellif Mill Pond (D), Silvermine Pond (E), Lockwood Pond (F), Rockwell Swamp (G), Mill Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Poorhouse Brook (A), Mill River (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in New Canaan include: Mead Memorial Park (1), Cobblers Green (2), Deer Park (3), Kiwanis Park (4), Waveny Park (5). Display/hide their locations 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
Birthplace of: Anthony Comstock - Political writer, Max Pacioretty - Ice hockey player, Samuel M. Hammond - Football coach, Sarah Rafferty - Television actor, Jim Johnstone (basketball) - Basketball player, Roland Crandall - Animator, William Baldwin (journalist) - Editor.
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.8 people |
| Connecticut: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 77.0% |
| Whole state: | 66.3% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 1.9% |
| Whole state: | 6.6% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
| This town: | 2.5% |
| Whole state: | 7.9% |
| This town: | 1.5% |
| Whole state: | 3.9% |
People in group quarters in New Canaan in 2010:
- 12 people in college/university student housing
- 6 people in group homes intended for adults
- 4 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
People in group quarters in New Canaan in 2000:
- 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
Banks with branches in New Canaan (2011 data):
- Bank of America, National Association: New Canaan Autobank Branch, New Canaan Branch, Forest Street Branch. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: New Canaan Branch at 122 Main Street, branch established on 1859/01/01; New Canaan Drive-In Branch at 21 East Avenue, branch established on 1974/05/18. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 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: $362.4 mil, Deposits: $284.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Bnc Financial Group, Inc.
- People's United Bank: New Canaan Branch at 95 Main Street, branch established on 1982/12/18. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
- Citibank, National Association: New Canaan Branch at 175 Elm St, branch established on 2006/09/28. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $1,288,658.0 mil, Deposits: $882,541.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, International Specialization, 1048 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
- First County Bank: New Canaan Branch at 95 Park Street, branch established on 1990/06/04. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,319.1 mil, Deposits: $966.5 mil, headquarters in Stamford, CT, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 15 total offices
- TD Bank, National Association: New Canaan Branch at 272 Elm Street, branch established on 2007/11/03. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
- Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: New Canaan Branch at 152 Main Street, branch established on 1965/02/23. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
For population 15 years and over in New Canaan:
- Never married: 18.6%
- Now married: 68.1%
- Separated: 0.9%
- Widowed: 6.0%
- Divorced: 6.4%
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 (commute): 35.7 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 8.8 |
| Connecticut average: | 12.8 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for New Canaan, CT (based on Fairfield County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 404,341 | 94 |
| Mainline Protestant | 82,604 | 175 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 46,888 | 242 |
| Other | 32,501 | 95 |
| Orthodox | 9,215 | 21 |
| Black Protestant | 4,144 | 27 |
| None | 337,136 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 223
| Fairfield County: | 2.50 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 2.21 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
| Fairfield County: | 0.06 / 10,000 pop. |
| Connecticut: | 0.07 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 76
| Here: | 0.85 / 10,000 pop. |
| Connecticut: | 1.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 151
| This county: | 1.70 / 10,000 pop. |
| Connecticut: | 2.27 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 861
| Here: | 9.67 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 9.19 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Fairfield County: | 6.5% |
| State: | 7.3% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Fairfield County: | 17.9% |
| State: | 21.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Here: | 17.2% |
| Connecticut: | 15.8% |
5.92% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($194,373 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 5.92% |
| Connecticut average: | 5.79% |
0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($50 average AGI)
Fairfield County: 0.01% Connecticut average: 0.02%
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
| from Westchester County, NY |  0.86% ($172,203 average AGI) |
| from New York County, NY | 0.83% ($462,237) |
| from New Haven County, CT | 0.67% ($72,877) |
6.13% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($174,109 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 6.13% |
| Connecticut average: | 5.82% |
0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($428 average AGI)
Fairfield County: 0.01% Connecticut average: 0.02%
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
| to New Haven County, CT | 1.26% ($66,461 average AGI) |
| to New York County, NY | 0.33% ($233,771) |
| to Westchester County, NY | 0.26% ($170,135) |
| Businesses in New Canaan, CT | ||||
| Name | Count | Name | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Taylor | 1 | MasterBrand Cabinets | 2 | |
| Baskin-Robbins | 1 | New Balance | 2 | |
| Best Cellars | 1 | Nike | 1 | |
| CVS | 1 | RadioShack | 1 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | Starbucks | 1 | |
| Decora Cabinetry | 2 | Subway | 1 | |
| Dunkin Donuts | 1 | The Food Emporium | 1 | |
| FedEx | 5 | UPS | 4 | |
| J.Crew | 2 | Walgreens | 1 | |
| JoS. A. Bank | 1 | YMCA | 1 | |
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.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 25Number of bridges
- 98ft / 29.5mTotal length
- $3,496,000Total costs
- 656,106Total average daily traffic
- 10,119Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 121930-1939
- 51950-1959
- 11960-1969
- 31980-1989
- 31990-1999
- 12010-2019
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
70 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in New Canaan)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in New Canaan, CT)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
1- CT-BDR0141A, Waveny Park (Lat: 41.124694 Lon: -73.491694), Type: Tank, Structure height: 40.8 m, Call Sign: WQNM396,
Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 11095.0 MHz, 11175.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2021, Expiration Date: 03/22/2031, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2021, Certifier: Nadja S Sodos-Wallace, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8402, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:
2- Fifty Locust Avenue (Lat: 41.149611 Lon: -73.491694), Type: Building, Structure height: 14.3 m, Overall height: 22.6 m, Call Sign: WBV,
Assigned Frequencies: 2.09790 MHz, 2.18340 MHz, 4.12640 MHz, 6.22840 MHz, 8.29840 MHz, 12.3574 MHz, 16.5324 MHz, 22.1664 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2000, Expiration Date: 11/23/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/28/2006, Registrant: Moran Towing Corp., Fifty Locust Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840, Phone: (203) 442-2839 - 50 Locust Avenue (Lat: 41.149611 Lon: -73.491694), Type: Building, Structure height: 22.6 m, Call Sign: WQGU582,
Assigned Frequencies: 2.09790 MHz, 2.18340 MHz, 4.12640 MHz, 6.22840 MHz, 8.29840 MHz, 12.3574 MHz, 16.5324 MHz, 22.1664 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2017, Expiration Date: 04/19/2027, 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:
80 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in New Canaan)FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:
4 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in New Canaan)FAA Registered Aircraft:
14 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in New Canaan, CT
- 54462.1%Structure Fires
- 20523.4%Outside Fires
- 10311.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 242.7%Other
According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 55. The highest number of fire incidents - 97 took place in 2005, and the least - 9 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (62.1%), and Outside Fires (23.4%).| Most common first names in New Canaan, CT among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Mary | 157 | 81.3 years |
| John | 143 | 76.8 years |
| William | 127 | 77.3 years |
| Helen | 82 | 82.5 years |
| Robert | 75 | 74.5 years |
| James | 69 | 77.4 years |
| Charles | 69 | 78.1 years |
| Margaret | 68 | 82.7 years |
| Elizabeth | 66 | 83.1 years |
| George | 61 | 78.2 years |
| Most common last names in New Canaan, CT among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Smith | 35 | 73.2 years |
| Miller | 28 | 82.4 years |
| Johnson | 21 | 82.8 years |
| Murphy | 20 | 76.2 years |
| Jones | 18 | 77.0 years |
| Brown | 18 | 78.9 years |
| Kelley | 17 | 77.7 years |
| Wood | 14 | 84.6 years |
| King | 13 | 86.8 years |
| Barnes | 13 | 79.0 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 88.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 9.9%Electricity
- 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 0.3%Utility gas
- 70.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 24.3%Electricity
- 4.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 0.7%Utility gas
New Canaan compared to Connecticut state average:
- Median household income significantly above state average.
- Median house value significantly above state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
- 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.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
New Canaan on our top lists:
- #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: financial managers (population 5,000+)"
- #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
- #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (population 5,000+)"
- #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
- #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (population 5,000+)"
- #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: top executives (population 5,000+)"
- #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people taking railroad to work (population 5,000+)"
- #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: media and communication equipment workers (population 5,000+)"
- #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
- #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest cost per building permit(population 5,000+)"
- #28 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median household income (pop. 5,000+)"
- #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: data processing, libraries, and other information services (population 5,000+)"
- #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
- #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: paper and paper products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
- #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of workers with very long commute times (90 or more minutes) (population 5,000+)"
- #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: book stores and news dealers (population 5,000+)"
- #47 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median house value (pop. 5,000+)"
- #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores (population 5,000+)"
- #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: private households (population 5,000+)"
- #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (population 5,000+)"
- #4 (06840) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest average reported salary/wage in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
- #19 (06840) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for individuals (pop 5,000+)"
- #19 (06840) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting net capital gain/loss in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
- #34 (06840) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average reported profit/loss from business (pop 5,000+)"
- #36 (06840) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting taxable interest in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
- #48 (06840) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average taxable interest for individuals (pop 5,000+)"
- #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations"
- #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
- #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
- #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic adherents"
- #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
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Total of 328 patent applications in 2008-2023.