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New Canaan, CT

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Delight in suburban luxury on the cusp of Manhattan

Suburban Upscale Luxurious Family-Friendly Riverside Picturesque Charming Commuter Convenient

Nestled in the southwestern corner of Connecticut, about 45 miles from Manhattan, New Canaan is an upscale suburb consistently ranked among the best places to live in the state. New Canaan is known for its exceptional school system, diverse architecture, luxurious housing, and abundant shopping opportunities.

Downtown New Canaan contributes a village atmosphere to the town, with a mix of vibrant boutiques, antique stores, specialty shops, local restaurants, and national retailers. Plenty of local parks, trails, and nearby country clubs afford New Canaan residents endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in addition to the Five Mile River and the Noroton River, both of which flow through New Canaan. Quick access to a commuter train station and the Merritt Parkway allow for simple commutes from New Canaan.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in New Canaan, CT is $6,565 for a studio, $3,456 for one bedroom, $4,796 for two bedrooms, and $6,888 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Canaan has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,456/month
866 Sq Ft
House
$17,125/month
380 Sq Ft
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Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

East School

Public

Grades K-4

550 Students

10
out of 10

South School

Public

Grades K-4

507 Students

10
out of 10

Saxe Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

1,315 Students

9
out of 10

West School

Public

Grades PK-4

483 Students

9
out of 10

Saxe Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

1,315 Students

9
out of 10

New Canaan High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,294 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • New Canaan Nature Center
  • Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
  • Stamford Museum & Nature Center
  • Darien Nature Center
  • Westchester Wilderness Walk/Zofnass Family Preserve

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.