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New Canaan

Connecticut · 6,896 residents · 1.549 sq mi
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#99Highest median rentof 6,764$3,425#203Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,099,400#212Most educatedof 6,82674.7%#311Most work-from-homeof 6,82631.0%
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New Canaan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,099,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,896
−2%since 2023
from 7,032 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,452 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 4,540 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
−3%since 2023
from 44.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K20202024New Canaan
20247K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(416)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(454)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(436)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.3%(640)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(325)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(424)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414%(967)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(840)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.9%(1,096)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746%(414)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(509)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.4%(375)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $163,355 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,769
−1%since 2023
from $110,986 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
+3%since 2023
from 0.538 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration24%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,099,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,115,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,425
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+10%since 2023
from 6.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Canaan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(5,927)
Black1.6%(115)
Hispanic / Latino3%(209)
Asian7.6%(532)
Other3.5%(249)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(5,588)
Black2.9%(201)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(321)
Asian7.7%(534)
Other3.7%(252)
Diversity Score
42
+18%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan1.9%(130)
Argentine1.4%(96)
Mexican0.9%(62)
Spaniard0.2%(16)
Colombian0.1%(10)
Peruvian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Taiwanese3.2%(223)
Asian Indian2.3%(159)
Chinese1.2%(83)
Filipino0.3%(23)
Korean0.1%(10)
Japanese0.1%(8)
Pakistani0.1%(7)
Ancestry
Irish22.9%(1,580)
English13.5%(930)
German8.8%(610)
Italian8.4%(579)
Polish5.6%(385)
French4.1%(283)
Iranian3.9%(271)
American3.3%(228)
Russian1.6%(110)
Scottish1.5%(103)
British1.2%(86)
Dutch1.1%(79)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.1%(79)
Swedish1%(70)
Danish0.9%(65)
Arab0.9%(59)
Norwegian0.8%(52)
Slovak0.7%(50)
Finnish0.7%(48)
Armenian0.6%(43)
Austrian0.3%(23)
Moroccan0.3%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(15)
Belgian0.1%(9)
Swiss0.1%(9)
Czech0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+2%since 2023
from 37.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
Female
56.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
Foreign born
18.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.9%(594)
Married69.5%(1,657)
Widowed1.5%(35)
Divorced4.1%(97)
Women 15+
Never married26.3%(844)
Married45.9%(1,472)
Widowed11.1%(357)
Divorced16.7%(534)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Canaan, Connecticut?

New Canaan, Connecticut has about 6,896 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Canaan, Connecticut?

The typical household in New Canaan, Connecticut earns about $146,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Canaan, Connecticut expensive?

In New Canaan, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $1,099,400, and the typical rent is about $3,425 a month.

How educated are people in New Canaan, Connecticut?

About 74.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Canaan, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Canaan, Connecticut?

About 5.1% of people in New Canaan, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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