New Canaan
- Suburb in Connecticut
Suburb
New Canaan
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb in Connecticut
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 43 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade A minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,355,800
National
$217,500Median Rent
$2,228
National
$1,062Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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New Canaan Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade A minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault9.9national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape0national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary69.1national 500.1
- Theft394.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft34.5national 284
Residents
Working in New Canaan
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$190,227
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving New Canaan
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New Canaan Reviews
Rating 4.09 out of 5 43 reviews
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New Canaan is an amazing community driven town with things to do for everyone! The volunteer opportunities are boundless and offer ways for everyone to get involved and make everyone feel they can be a part of an amazing community. There are many family focused, elderly focused, new resident focused, child & teen focused activities and one doesn't have to look far to become involved. The schools are top notch; the public places are beautifully maintained; the library & YMCA are top notch, town parks & pool are beautiful; there are art exhibits, parades, gatherings, pop up parks, broadway like shows at the high school, amazing restaurants and shops in the walkable downtown district and truly something for everyone!
After living in NYC for 20 years we decided to check out the suburbs for more space and great schools. Once we got a tour of New Canaan Country School, we fell in love with it and its quaint town. We haven’t looked back! We feel we found a diamond in the rough at NCCS. The school and it’s teachers are caring but do an excellent job at preparing the kids for this competitive world. The kids feel safe to make mistakes, to grow and enjoy school. The school promotes a healthy partnership with the parents and it’s students. We feel grateful to be a part of the NCCS community and to live in this special town.
Whilst the town itself is undeniably lovely to view, the residents, for the most part, leave a lot to be desired. Many are polite and friendly, but there are a multitude that are extraordinarily rude and extremely uppity if you don't exude wealth or stature. It truly is a pity as the restaurants here are exceptional as is the service provided. Diversity is another thing that New Canaan is sorely lacking in. Additionally, it is also lacking in activities in the main part of town that would truly make it a wonderful place to explore. Maybe one day, that will change. Until then, I see no reason to visit again in the near future.