New Canaan, CT Real Estate

New Canaan, Connecticut

New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is a New England town with its own town government, not a hamlet of a New York town. The Garay Team is licensed in New York and Connecticut only, so we do not advise on New Jersey.

Getting around

Metro-North's New Haven Line includes the New Canaan Branch, and New Canaan station is located in the town. We do not publish train times or commute estimates; check current schedules with Metro-North. On the road, CT-123 and CT-124 run through the area and the Merritt Parkway (CT-15) provides regional context; I-95 runs farther south along the shoreline.

Housing

Housing here ranges from village-center and town-center stock to homes on larger residential lots. These are property types only: lot sizes vary parcel by parcel, and zoning, setbacks, and permitted use should be confirmed with the Town of New Canaan. For what is actually available now, see our live luxury listings or ask the team.

Schools

New Canaan Public Schools is the district commonly referenced for the town. We do not rate schools or steer buyers; contact the district directly to confirm enrollment, boundaries, and programs.

Nearby and related pages

Fairfield County - the parent hub for our Connecticut town guides.
Ridgefield - another Fairfield County, Connecticut town.
Westchester County - our New York side coverage.
Bedford - Northern Westchester, New York.
Armonk - Westchester County, New York.

Working with us

If you are weighing a weekend or seasonal place, start with our second homes page. If you already own and are considering a move, our sell page walks through the process. The Garay Team is licensed in New York and Connecticut only.

Overview for New Canaan, CT

20,704 people live in New Canaan, where the median age is 42.5 and the average individual income is $137,460. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,704

Total Population

42.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$137,460

Average individual Income

Around New Canaan, CT

There's plenty to do around New Canaan, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

18

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

19

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Loyalties Kitchen, ToodleOo Treats, and Carlsberg USA.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Loyalties Kitchen page on Yelp	Dining	0.57 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the ToodleOo Treats page on Yelp	Dining	0.57 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Carlsberg USA page on Yelp Search 3 Forest St on Google Maps	Dining	0.88 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the FreshDine LLC page on Yelp	Dining	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Potpourri Designs page on Yelp Search 103 Elm St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.88 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Family Britches page on Yelp Search 99 Main St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.88 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Newcanaanite page on Yelp Search 140 Elm St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.93 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Perform Fitness page on Yelp	Active	0.57 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Zumba & Fitness with Christina Rabasco page on Yelp	Active	0.57 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Le Spa of New Canaan page on Yelp Search 103 Main St on Google Maps	Active	0.88 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Personal Training Professionals LLC page on Yelp Search 28 Vitti St on Google Maps	Active	0.88 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Yoga Utopia Wellness Studio page on Yelp Search 33 E Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.92 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the New Canaan Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 12 Burtis Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.92 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Beauty To You page on Yelp	Beauty	0.57 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Skincare By Hannah page on Yelp	Beauty	0.57 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Maryana Mitsko page on Yelp	Beauty	0.57 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Lily Salon page on Yelp Search 2 Cross St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.83 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Li-Ann Salon page on Yelp Search 80 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.84 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Cuda Robert Spa & Fitness page on Yelp Search 87 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.85 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Nails Hollywood page on Yelp Search 109 Elm St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.89 miles	19 reviews	3.4/5 stars
Visit the Garineh of New Canaan page on Yelp Search 36 Vitti St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.89 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Genesis Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 111 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.9 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Riverside Pediatrics page on Yelp Search 23 Vitti St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.91 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the Aesthetic Dermatology of Fairfield County page on Yelp Search 1 Morse Ct on Google Maps	Beauty	0.93 miles	3 reviews	4/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for New Canaan, CT

Population Households Employment

New Canaan has 7,021 households, with an average household size of 2.94. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in New Canaan do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,704 people call New Canaan home. The population density is 933 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,704

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.5 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

7,021

Total Households

2.94

Average Household Size

$137,460

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in New Canaan, CT

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby New Canaan. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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