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Welcome to New Canaan, CT

New Canaan is a beautiful Gold Coast town with 22.5 verdant square miles and just a 1 hour and 10 minute train ride to Manhattan via Metro-North Railroad. In the center of town you’ll find the vibrant Village Center with award-winning restaurants, art galleries, specialty food and clothing shops, and high-end national stores. New Canaan is known for its many parks including the 300-acre public Waveny Park and Mansion that houses many town cultural events, multiple playing fields, the town pool, live theater, an art gallery, dog park, and senior center. Residents have flocked to New Canaan for its low property taxes and exceptional public schools.

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Overview for New Canaan

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70 Min Train to NYC

20,622
Total Population

42.5 Years
Median Age

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$250,001 Median Household Income

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HIGH
Population Density

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Schools in New Canaan

The following schools are in Westport, CT. The rating and statistics below can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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