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Canaan, NH


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Canaan, New Hampshire

Canaan, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 53 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 101 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 3,319.

The People and Families of Canaan

In Canaan, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canaan had a median family income of $46,339. To its credit, the people in Canaan value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Canaan ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Canaan Housing

About 83% of housing units in Canaan are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Canaan, 91% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Canaan, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Of Note

High Points

Canaan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Canaan Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Canaan College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Canaan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Canaan, NH

Comparing Canaan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women74
Male Share of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population48
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults94
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents39
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes27

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