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New Canaan, CT

New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 20,622 according to the 2020 census. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.

About an hour from New York City by train, the town is considered part of Connecticut's Gold Coast. The town is bounded on the south by Darien, on the west by Stamford, on the east by Wilton, on the southeast by Norwalk, and on the north by Lewisboro and Pound Ridge in Westchester County, New York.

New Canaan is known for its architecture and public parks such as Waveny Park, and a town center with boutiques. Residents sing carols on God's Acre every Christmas Eve, a town tradition since 1916.

In 1731, Connecticut's colonial legislature established Canaan Parish as a religious entity in northwestern Norwalk and northeastern Stamford. The right to form a Congregational church was granted to the few families scattered throughout the area. As inhabitants of Norwalk or Stamford, Canaan Parish settlers still had to vote, pay some taxes—no income tax and many other modern taxes did not yet exist—serve on juries, and file deeds in their hometowns. Because Canaan Parish was not planned as a town when it was first settled in 1731, when New Canaan was incorporated in 1801, it found itself without a central common, a main street, or a town hall.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.5 square miles (58 km²), of which 22.1 square miles (57 km²) are land and 0.3 square mile (0.78 km²), or 1.56%, is covered by water. New Canaan is the only municipality on the Connecticut Panhandle that does not border the coast. Proximity to New York City proved worthy of its own connection to the New Haven Railroad, making New Canaan the only town with such a branch line. New Canaan station and Talmadge Hill station are both on the New Canaan Branch of the New Haven Line, and transfer is possible in Stamford south to Manhattan. Many New Canaan residents commute to New York regularly, with travel time to Grand Central Terminal around 65 minutes. New Canaan is also heavily served by the historic Merritt Parkway, as the third municipality one traverses when driving through Connecticut from New York City.

New Canaan places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Silver Hill Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. New Canaan YMCA provides state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and swimming pools, and offers fitness classes for all ages. Pilates Powerhouse specializes in Pilates classes aimed at strengthening and toning muscles. New Canaan Nature Center and Kaia Yoga offer outdoor yoga classes in a serene natural setting, promoting relaxation and mindfulness. New Canaan Dance Academy offers dance fitness classes including Zumba and ballet fitness for a fun and energetic workout experience.

The top Sites in New Canaan, CT are Waveny Park, Carriage Barn Arts Center, and Irwin Park.

Population: 20,622 (2020). ZIP Code: 06840. Area codes: 203, 475. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Area: 22.5 sq mi (58.3 km²).

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What is New Canaan, CT known for?

The town is bounded on the south by Darien, on the west by Stamford, on the east by Wilton, on the southeast by Norwalk, and on the north by Lewisboro and Pound Ridge in Westchester County, New York. New Canaan is known for its architecture and public parks such as Waveny Park, and a town center with boutiques. Residents sing carols on God's Acre every Christmas Eve, a town tradition since 1916. 

What county is New Canaan, CT?

New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 20,622 according to the 2020 census. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. About an hour from New York City by train, the town is considered part of Connecticut's Gold Coast. The town is bounded on the south by Darien, on the west by Stamford, on the east by Wilton, on the southeast by Norwalk, and on the north by Lewisboro and Pound Ridge in Westchester County, New York.

What is the crime rate in New Canaan, CT?

New Canaan has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in New Canaan is 1 in 119. New Canaan's crime rate is lower than approximately 38% of Connecticut communities. However, compared to other communities of similar population size, New Canaan has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average.

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Town of New Canaan

Neighborhood Scout

Waveny Park

Carriage Barn Arts Center

Irwin Park

Silver Hill Hospital

Anytime Fitness

New Canaan YMCA

Pilates Powerhouse

New Canaan Nature Center

Kaia Yoga

New Canaan Dance Academy

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