City

Canaan, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Grafton County  ·  New Hampshire

👥4,102Population
💰$78,523Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$241,000Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Black: 3.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 6.5%Race
White87.8%
Black3.4%
Asian1.5%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,188 (40.1%)
Some College306 (10.3%)
Associates393 (13.3%)
Bachelors241 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree834 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College10.3%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,523 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$241,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,108/mo
Total Housing Units2,171
Vacant Units523

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Canaan, NH

Canaan is a city in New Hampshire, located in Grafton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,102 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Canaan is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,523 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Canaan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,108 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canaan is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.79%).

Canaan, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Canaan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03741 4,102 $78,523 $241,000 $1,108 2.7% 36.3% 82.2%