Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
New Canaan
New Canaan, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,583
Population
21,587
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Delight in suburban luxury on the cusp of Manhattan
Suburban
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Upscale
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Luxurious
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Family-Friendly
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Riverside
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Picturesque
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Charming
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Commuter
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Convenient
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Nestled in the southwestern corner of Connecticut, about 45 miles from Manhattan, New Canaan is an upscale suburb consistently ranked among the best places to live in the state. New Canaan is known for its exceptional school system, diverse architecture, luxurious housing, and abundant shopping opportunities.
Downtown New Canaan contributes a village atmosphere to the town, with a mix of vibrant boutiques, antique stores, specialty shops, local restaurants, and national retailers. Plenty of local parks, trails, and nearby country clubs afford New Canaan residents endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in addition to the Five Mile River and the Noroton River, both of which flow through New Canaan. Quick access to a commuter train station and the Merritt Parkway allow for simple commutes from New Canaan.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$217,898
Average: $215,335
Education
11,721
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,904
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Canaan has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in New Canaan, CT is $3,585 for one bedroom, $5,126 for two bedrooms, and $6,111 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Canaan has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,585/month
866 Sq Ft
House
$17,088/month
3,866 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,889/month
764 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Canaan, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
550 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,315 Students
Public
Grades K-5
507 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
483 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,315 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,294 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- New Canaan Nature Center
- Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center
- Darien Nature Center
- Westchester Wilderness Walk/Zofnass Family Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Westchester County
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.