Town of

North Canaan

Connecticut
northcanaan.org
100 Pease Street, 06018
Phone: (860) 824-7313
First Selectman: Jesse Bunce

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population3,220
Median Household Income (2022)$114,167
Per Capita Income (2022)$39,156
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate57.18%
Median Home Value (2023)$238,000
Median Rent (2023)$1,270
Total Households (2025)1,297

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$417,402,599
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$578,695,042
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$47,971.72
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)24.75
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles24.75
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$8,368,174.83
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$895,042.77
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$966,741.07
Total Tax Levy$10,229,958.67
Tiered PILOT$20,819.32
Supplemental Revenue Sharing$11,334
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$12,383
Town Aid Road$250,483.31
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$42747.13
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$359,719
Education Cost Sharing$1,797,318
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$17,340
Total State Grants$2,512,080.78
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List11.60%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date2
Town Hall of North Canaan

Town Hall

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North Canaan offers small-town charm and access to scenic natural surroundings in Connecticut’s northwest corner. Its historic downtown and strong community character make it a welcoming and close-knit place to live.

Geography

CountyLitchfield
Council of Government (COG)Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG)
Area (sq. miles)19.5 mi²
Public Roads-Town34.83

Representation

US Congressional District5
State Senate Districts30
State House64
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