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New Canaan
City in Connecticut, United States
Overview
New Canaan is an affluent suburban town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, known for its classic New England charm, historical architecture, and thriving arts scene. The community boasts lush parks, excellent schools, and easy train access to New York City, making it ideal for families and commuters.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Connecticut
Population
20,622
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.15°, -73.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,660
Local Cost
$3,060
Local Income
$8,200
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
11.0°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-23.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1236 mm
Internet Speed
208 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HPN
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 50 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.
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