Welcome to New Canaan
Classic Connecticut community with a vibrant downtown, manicured landscapes, and a well-developed retail sector.
Established in 1801, New Canaan is known for its well-manicured landscapes, classic colonial homes, and vibrant, picturesque downtown brimming with fine and casual dining options, high fashion boutiques, specialty shops and luxury in-town real estate developments. Complete with an exceptional school system, ranked #2 "Best School Districts in Connecticut" by Niche Media, this tight-knit community prides itself on both its culture and community - a combination many find hard to resist. New Canaan's Annual Summer Fair and Sidewalk Sales, a long-running tradition for more than forty years, serve as one of many gathering moments for the community downtown. For those wishing to take a break from retail in favor of recreation, step over to New Canaan Nature Center, YMCA, or Waveny Park, offering a community pool during the summer, and a destination for public and private events the balance of the year. Two additional, no less pristine, parks - Mead and Irvin - are home to walking trails, town sports, and children's playgrounds. With its charm, warmth, sophistication, and well-honed sense of community, New Canaan offers the best of New England living within an hour of New York City.
By The Numbers
Population
20,276
Households
7,116
Median 2024 Sale Price
2,261,000
Distance To NYC
~1 Hour
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