How long is the commute from Canaan, NH?
Workers who live in Canaan, NH take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Canaan get to work
| Means of transportation | Canaan | Grafton County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±7.9 points) | 67.1% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±4.0 points) | 8.6% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±3.2 points) | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±6.2 points) | 17.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Canaan, the average commute is higher than in Grafton County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Canaan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grafton County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grafton County, Canaan ranks 9 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 95 of 232.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Canaan
| Vehicles available | Canaan | Grafton County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±3.8 points) | 6.3% | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±8.3 points) | 35.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% (±9.2 points) | 39.6% | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.2% (±6.7 points) | 18.6% | 23.4% | 21.9% |
In Canaan, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grafton County (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Canaan
| Canaan | Grafton County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±6.2 points) | 17.2% (±1.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.9 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±6.4 points) | 90.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Canaan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grafton County (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Canaan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan | — | 30.0 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Dorchester | 5.0 mi | 40.1 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Enfield (community) | 6.0 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Orange | 6.1 mi | 28.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Enfield | 6.9 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Hanover | 7.4 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Grafton | 9.1 mi | 43.2 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Lyme | 9.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Groton | 9.3 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Enfield (community), NH (21.6 minutes), Enfield, NH (23.8 minutes), Hanover, NH (19.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dorchester, NH (40.1 minutes), Grafton, NH (43.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grafton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Alexandria | 36.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Rumney | 32.7 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Haverhill | 32.6 minutes (±6.6) |
| 6 | Landaff | 32.2 minutes (±14.1) |
| 7 | Benton | 32.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Bridgewater | 30.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Canaan | 30.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Groton | 29.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | Orange | 28.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Bristol | 27.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Warren | 27.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Monroe | 27.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 15 | Holderness | 26.5 minutes (±7.1) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Grafton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Canaan
How long is the average commute in Canaan?
Workers who live in Canaan, NH take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Canaan without a car?
5.3% of households in Canaan have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Canaan?
14.9% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Canaan worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canaan town, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canaan town, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canaan town, Grafton County, New Hampshire
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 Canaan town, Grafton County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:08980, in state:33 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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