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New Canaan, Connecticut

CDP · Fairfield County

At a glance

6,896
Population
$1,099,400
Median home value (all homes)
262% above U.S. median
$2,233,644
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,425/mo
Median rent
154% above U.S. median
$146,700
Median household income
87% above U.S. median
38.5 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
74.12%
Locations with fiber available
12.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 179 — 79% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing280% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities31% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost42% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates97.4%
College graduates74.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city New Canaan Economic Development
The Tourism & Economic Development Advisory (TEDAC) is a 16-member Town of New Canaan committee of residents and non-residents who work in New Canaan and have expertise in local commercial or tourism activities. Its mission is to study and analyze New Canaan's local economy and the local business community, including tourism, and to advise town officials on measures to promote and develop the economy and tourism.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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