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Welcome to New Canaan

A beautiful, affluent community close to New York with scenic views and quality schools

New Canaan is a small town in Connecticut with a rich history and a promising future. Once a sleepy farm town, New Canaan is now a thriving community with a growing tech industry and business center. It is an affluent town that is only one hour from New York City. New Canaan is well-known regionally for its highly regarded public and private preparatory schools, idyllic setting, and sophisticated atmosphere. The community has friendly locals, beautiful architecture, and historic charm.

What to Love

Luxury homes and amenities
Close to New York City
Beautiful views and parks
Friendly residents and a small-town vibe
Bustling town center

New Canaan Real Estate Market

New Canaan real estate is in high demand. Contact Cindy Raney & Team of Connecticut real estate agents & realtors to find townhomes, houses, land, luxury property & homes for sale in New Canaan, CT.

Local Lifestyle

Anyone who has been to New Canaan would consider it a highly desirable place to live, with its stunning luxury homes and amenities. It is an ideal place to have a family with access to beautiful nature, excellent schools, charming neighborhoods, and a walkable downtown. The city’s first-rate amenities include private schools, a premier hospital, and a state-of-the-art performance center. Once you move to New Canaan, you will be part of a unique community with a well-educated population, a thriving business sector, and a small-town vibe.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Rosie New Canaan is located downtown and serves breakfast and lunch in a casual cafe. For plant-based eats, Greenology serves organic tea, coffee, baked goods, juice, smoothies, and breakfast dishes. Tequila Mockingbird is a vibrant dining space that serves authentic Mexican cuisine in an eclectic atmosphere. Spiga Wine Bar is an upscale Italian restaurant known for its handmade pasta, brick oven pizzas, and wide selection of meat and cheese.

New Canaanites also frequent Sole, an Italian restaurant where you can watch the chefs prepare wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, and more. Spiga and Sole have healthy competition in the form of Locali, a third Italian restaurant known for its wood-fired pizzas. It is cozy and creative with limited seating.

Uncorked is part of the South End Restaurant Group family of restaurants — a self-described “go-to for townies” serving small plates, brisk brews, and craft cocktails. Farmer’s Table has a minimalist menu reflecting fresh ingredients (all food made to order) and lacking the shortcuts of microwaves or steam tables.

Elm Street is the heart of downtown and the central spot for shops, boutiques, and eateries. Bluemercury is a makeup and skincare store that provides products and consultations with beauty experts. The Whitney Shop, a well known bridal registry spot provides the ultimate gift shop for many locals and out-of-towners. Don’t miss Wave, a trendy jewelry shop that also has clothing and hostess gifts and Togs, another upscale clothing shop that is a favorite of many.

Things to Do

Caffeine & Carburetors is an annual event in New Canaan that gathers car enthusiasts at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee to showcase vehicles and take group rides. Village Fair & Sidewalk Sale is a yearly event downtown that features bargain sales, local cuisines, vendors, and family activities. In the summer, don’t miss the Farmer’s Market held every Saturday. Waveny Park has 250 acres, including the Waveny House, walking trails, sports fields, picnic areas, swimming facilities, a disc golf course, open fields, music festivals and a beautiful venue for weddings. A couple of miles north, you can find Mead Memorial Park, a park with facilities for baseball, tennis, and pickleball, a bird sanctuary, and ice skating when the lake is frozen. Grace Farms searches for peace through nature, arts, community, and movement. The farm is 80 acres and has an amphitheater, pavilion, library, shared spaces, and organic café.

Silvermine Arts Center cultivates and encourages individuals to grow and learn through art. The center showcases artists and offers educational opportunities like classes, lessons, and workshops. New Canaan Nature Center is a non-profit that inspires locals to protect and respect nature through educational programs, preschool, and community events. The Country Club of New Canaan is a beautiful private facility that offers luxury dining spaces, sports courts, a swimming pool, and a golf course.

Schools

New Canaan Public Schools is a high-quality public education system that serves the New Canaan community. There are also several private schools in the area.

Public schools:

East Elementary School, grades K–4
South Elementary School grades Pre-K-4
West Elementary School grades Pre-K-4
Saxe Middle School, grades 5–8
New Canaan High School, grades 9–12

Private schools:

St. Luke's School, grades 5–12
New Canaan Country School, grades pre-K–9

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.

78

Very Walkable

Walking Score

41

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including One Bro Pizza Co., Sweet Pierre's, and Orvis.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the One Bro Pizza Co. page on Yelp	Dining · $$	4.74 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sweet Pierre's page on Yelp Search 5 River Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$	4.56 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Orvis page on Yelp Search 432 Boston Post Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	4.24 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Attitude Dance & Active Wear page on Yelp Search 181 Westport Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	4.89 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Forme Barre Fitness page on Yelp Search 18 Elm St on Google Maps	Active	0.35 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Vital Stretch page on Yelp Search 112 Main St on Google Maps	Active	4.13 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Pilates Centre page on Yelp Search 650 West Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.34 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Studio Elan page on Yelp Search 72 Park St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.42 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Studio 1074 Hair Designs page on Yelp Search 1074 Hope St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.57 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Briana Salon page on Yelp Search 15 Square Acre Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	3.77 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sublime Beauty Hair Boutique page on Yelp Search 515 W Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.44 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lil Brit of Wax and Facials page on Yelp Search 762 Boston Post Road. on Google Maps	Beauty	4.48 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Serenity Designs page on Yelp Search 58 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.31 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for New Canaan, CT

Population Households Employment

New Canaan has 9,734 households, with an average household size of 5.57. 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. 27,973 people call New Canaan home. The population density is 1,945.092 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,973

Total Population

High

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

42.843856575983985

Median Age

44.68 / 55.32%

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

9,734

Total Households

5.57

Average Household Size

$112,088.986

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

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New Canaan

Property Listings

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Welcome to New Canaan

What to Love

New Canaan Real Estate Market

Local Lifestyle

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Things to Do

Schools

Overview for New Canaan, CT

27,973

42.843856575983985 years

High

$112,088.986

Around New Canaan, CT

78

Very Walkable

41

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for New Canaan, CT

27,973

High

42.843856575983985

44.68 / 55.32%

9,734

5.57

$112,088.986

Schools in New Canaan, CT

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