Housing data for North Canaan, CT
North Canaan, CT has an estimated 3,221 residents and 1,530 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Northwest Hills Planning Region.
38.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,146 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−1.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 3,221 (±40)
- Housing units
- 1,530 (±162)
- Households that rent
- 38.3%
- Median gross rent
- $1,146
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −1.8%
What stands out in North Canaan
Households that rent: 38.3% (±11.1 points) in North Canaan, higher than in Northwest Hills Planning Region (23.7%).
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 25.1% (±17.8 points) in North Canaan, lower than in Northwest Hills Planning Region (44.1%).
Median real estate taxes: $3,893 (±$369) in North Canaan, lower than in Northwest Hills Planning Region ($5,593).
Median home value: $267,300 (±$58,667) in North Canaan, lower than in Northwest Hills Planning Region ($335,600).
Housing in North Canaan at a glance
- Median rent: $1,146 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,386 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 25.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 38.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $71,976 median household income
- Home values: $267,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,800 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,893 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 8.6% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 55.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 70.7% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 41.5% heat with fuel oil or kerosene
- Commute and cars: 22.4 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −1.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 27.7% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
North Canaan against Northwest Hills Planning Region, its state and the nation
| North Canaan | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,221 (±40) | 113,216 (exact) | 3,624,508 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,530 (±162) | 55,752 (±71) | 1,541,822 (±276) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 38.3% (±11.1 points) | 23.7% (±1.4 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,146 (±$152) | $1,193 (±$33) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $71,976 (±$26,329) | $93,551 (±$3,107) | $95,781 (±$732) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $267,300 (±$58,667) | $335,600 (±$8,278) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,893 (±$369) | $5,593 (±$131) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 70.7% (±15.3 points) | 66.1% (±2.5 points) | 67.3% (±0.5 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) | 26.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.9% (±3.4 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.7 years (±5.7) | 47.1 years (±0.3) | 41.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
North Canaan covers 19.4 square miles of land, about 166 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How North Canaan has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,281 (±14) | 3,221 (±40) | −1.8% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 1,656 (±137) | 1,530 (±162) | −7.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,042 (±$172) | $1,146 (±$152) | +10.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $190,900 (±$12,554) | $267,300 (±$58,667) | +40.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $62,432 (±$12,457) | $71,976 (±$26,329) | +15.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,691 (±$136) | $1,800 (±$617) | +6.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,238 (±$334) | $3,893 (±$369) | −8.1% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 36.6% (±7.2 points) | 38.3% (±11.1 points) | +1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% (±8.9 points) | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | −8.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in North Canaan
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06018 | 100% | 2,587 | $1,155 | $280,200 | $68,917 |
| 06024 | 100% | 634 | — | — | $87,943 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near North Canaan
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan | 4.0 mi | $1,830 | $469,400 | 16.2% |
| New Marlborough | 6.0 mi | $2,750 | $608,300 | 5.4% |
| Sheffield | 6.6 mi | $1,837 | $409,400 | 17.7% |
| Norfolk | 7.0 mi | $1,190 | $430,900 | 18.9% |
| Salisbury | 7.0 mi | $1,846 | $763,700 | 31.8% |
| Mount Washington | 10 mi | — | $714,300 | 12.8% |
| Sandisfield | 11 mi | $1,250 | $360,300 | 3.6% |
| Winchester | 12 mi | $1,174 | $249,500 | 34.2% |
Places in Connecticut most like North Canaan
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam | $1,149 | $269,200 | $70,561 | 40.2% |
| Oxoboxo River | $1,179 | $246,200 | $69,167 | 33.1% |
| Torrington | $1,169 | $215,500 | $70,856 | 33.9% |
| Pawcatuck | $1,155 | $360,600 | $80,114 | 41.7% |
| Plainfield | $1,204 | $272,100 | $76,993 | 26.4% |
| Winchester | $1,174 | $249,500 | $66,519 | 34.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Connecticut.
HUD Fair Market Rent for North Canaan, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,086 | $1,280 | $1,560 | $2,061 | $2,359 |
HUD income limits for North Canaan, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,150 | $43,600 | $69,750 |
| 2 people | $29,900 | $49,800 | $79,700 |
| 3 people | $33,650 | $56,050 | $89,650 |
| 4 people | $37,350 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| 5 people | $40,350 | $67,250 | $107,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $72,250 | $115,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $77,200 | $123,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $82,200 | $131,500 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $122,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about North Canaan
What is the average rent in North Canaan, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in North Canaan is $1,146 (±$152) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in North Canaan?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in North Canaan, CT is $1,386 (±$102) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in North Canaan?
North Canaan has an estimated 504 (±173) renting households, 38.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in North Canaan?
The median household income in North Canaan is $71,976 (±$26,329) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in North Canaan, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $267,300 (±$58,667) for owner-occupied homes in North Canaan (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in North Canaan?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in North Canaan, CT is $1,800 (±$617) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is North Canaan growing?
In North Canaan, the number of residents went from 3,281 in 2015–2019 to 3,221 in 2020–2024 (−1.8%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in North Canaan?
The ZIP codes that cover North Canaan are 06018, 06024.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 06018?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06018 is $1,155 (±$259) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:54030, in state:09 county:160).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .