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

Population3,221
Median Household Income (2023)71,976
Per Capita Income (2023)$44,186
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 (2025)$413,079,205
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$700,915,817
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$48,848.38
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)24.75
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)24.75
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$8,415,362.00
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$839,167.00
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$899,061.00
Total Tax Levy$10,153,590.00
Tiered PILOT$15,930.55
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)$20059.62
Total State Grants$2,684,231.79
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
Public Roads-Town34.83

Representation

US Congressional District5
State Senate Districts30
State House64
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