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East Canaan, CT

East Canaan, CT.

Population: 634 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Canaan, CT is $360,673 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $355,000 after a median 241 days on market. Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$360,673

Typical home value

+5.6%

1-year change

241

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$360,673
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.3%
5-year appreciation
+47.8%
10-year appreciation
+106.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$360,673
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$355,000
Median list price
$349,000
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+26.8%
Median days on market
241 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,086/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,061/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,359/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barkhamsted-New Hartford Landfill (11.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 in
Annual snowfall
73.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
297
Days with Moderate air quality
59
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,191
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,959

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
North Canaan Aviation Facilities Inc Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, SHARON HOSPITAL, CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
55.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,882
Households with broadband internet
89.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

East CanaanState medianUS median
Typical home value$360,673$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$355,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market241 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,882$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in East Canaan, CT?
$360,673.
What is the median sale price in East Canaan, CT?
$355,000.
How long do homes take to sell in East Canaan, CT?
Median days on market: 241 days.
What is typical rent in East Canaan, CT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,560/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is East Canaan, CT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within East Canaan, CT. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in East Canaan, CT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Canaan, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is East Canaan, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East Canaan, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Canaan, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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