Town of

New Canaan

Connecticut
newcanaan.info
77 Main Street, 06840
Phone: (203) 594-3000
First Selectman: Dionna Carlson

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population20,870
Median Household Income (2023)250,000
Per Capita Income (2023)$143,695
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate76.55%
Median Home Value (2023)1,534,100
Median Rent (2023)3,501
Total Households (2025)7,021

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2025)$9,939,713,140
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$17,660,791,916
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$649,752.95
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)16.69
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)16.69
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$158,212,280.90
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$2,265,943.46
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$5,203,143.57
Total Tax Levy$165,681,367.90
Tiered PILOT$101,728.00
Town Aid Road$444,628.63
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$179183.90
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$200
Education Cost Sharing$473,399
Adult Education$166
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$5114.07
Total State Grants$1,278,769.31
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List7.60%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Council
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date2
Town Hall of New Canaan

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

New Canaan is a picturesque New England town known for its charming downtown, exceptional schools, and strong sense of community. Just an hour from New York City, it blends small-town warmth with sophisticated amenities, offering boutique shops, award-winning restaurants, and cultural gems like the Glass House and Carriage Barn Arts Center. Surrounded by scenic parks and walking trails, New Canaan is both a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and a hub for arts and architecture, making it a uniquely vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

Geography

CountyFAIRFIELD
Council of Government (COG)Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WESTCOG)
Area (sq. miles)22.5
Public Roads-Town122.96

Representation

US Congressional District4
State Senate Districts26
State House42
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