North Canaan town, Connecticut
North Canaan town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
North Canaan town is a geographic entity located in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,231. The land area covers 19.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,231 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,316 | ±162 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,530 | ±162 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,316 | ±162 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 214 | ±130 |
| Median Home Value | $267,300 | ±$58,667 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,146 | ±$152 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,976 | ±$26,329 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,186 | ±$8,643 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | ±6.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 418 | ±191 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ±7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,504 | ±252 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF NORTH CANAAN
GUS Population: 3,220 (2024)
ID: 161482
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER
100 PEASE STREET UNIT #1, NORTH CANAAN CT 06018-0876
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School North Canaan | PK-08 | North Canaan, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | New Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | New Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Norfolk, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Colebrook, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | West Cornwall, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | AMENIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Winsted, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Otis, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Torrington, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bard College at Simon's Rock
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College | 13.7 mi away | 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA, 01230-9702 |
4136444400
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DOUGLAS LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 108 MAIN ST., NORTH CANAAN, CT, 06018 |
(860) 824-7863
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NORFOLK LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 9 GREENWOODS ROAD EAST, NORFOLK, CT, 06058 |
(860) 542-5075
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DAVID M. HUNT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 63 MAIN ST., CANAAN, CT, 06031 |
(860) 824-7424
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NEW MARLBOROUGH TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 1 MILL RIVER -GREAT BARRINGTON ROAD, MILL RIVER, MA, 01244 |
(413) 229-6668
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BUSHNELL-SAGE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 48 MAIN ST., SHEFFIELD, MA, 01257 |
(413) 229-7005
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SCOVILLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 38 MAIN ST., SALISBURY, CT, 06068 |
(860) 435-2838
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MOUNT WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | TOWN HALL 118 EAST STREET, MOUNT WASHINGTON, MA, 01258 |
(413) 528-2839
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EGREMONT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 1 BUTTON BALL LANE, SOUTH EGREMONT, MA, 01258 |
(413) 528-1474
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NORTHEAST-MILLERTON LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 75 MAIN STREET, MILLERTON, NY, 12546 |
(518) 789-3340
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NORFOLK 2 SW, CT US, located 5.1 miles from North Canaan town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8° | 14.1° | 21.9° | 3.97" | 17.8" |
| February | 32.3° | 15.4° | 23.9° | 3.33" | 17.5" |
| March | 40.4° | 22.8° | 31.6° | 4.21" | 14.9" |
| April | 54.0° | 34.0° | 44.0° | 3.93" | 3.9" |
| May | 65.3° | 45.4° | 55.3° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| June | 73.4° | 54.5° | 64.0° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.4° | 59.5° | 69.0° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.4° | 58.1° | 67.3° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.0° | 50.9° | 60.0° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.5° | 39.7° | 48.1° | 5.14" | 1.4" |
| November | 44.9° | 30.2° | 37.5° | 4.07" | 4.4" |
| December | 34.6° | 21.1° | 27.9° | 4.86" | 15.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Falls Village CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Norfolk CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Lakeville CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| West Cornwall CDP | CDP | 11.3 mi | — |
| Millerton village | Village | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0916054030. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.