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Canaan

Primarily a rural setting, the neighborhood has access to Interstate 90 and Route 22.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 153457

$1,880,000

105 Norton Road, Canaan, NY 12037
For Sale
MLS® 243777

$1,880,000

105 Norton Rd, Canaan, NY 12029
For Sale
MLS® 154219

$1,700,000

126 Shaker Ridge Drive, Canaan, NY 12029
7 Beds 6 Baths 7,316 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 243323

$1,350,000

41 Warner Crossing Rd, Canaan, NY 12029
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,415 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 152818

$1,350,000

41 Warner Crossing Road, Canaan, NY 12029
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,415 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 155855

$999,000

44 Old Queechy Road, Canaan, NY 12029
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,270 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 156193

$749,900

263 old hudson turnpike, Canaan, NY 12029
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,404 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 155740

$689,000

105 McNamee, Canaan, NY 12029
5 Beds 3 Baths 3,180 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 245575

$650,000

116A Cunningham Hill Rd, Canaan, NY 12029
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,200 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Canaan

About equidistant from New York City and Boston, Canaan shares a town line with the New York-Massachusetts state boundary. Although its full-time population is only 1,570 residents as of the 2020 U.S. Census, Canaan offers a comprehensive array of town services. These include emergency and protective services, the Stoddard Field town park and athletic fields, public access to Queechy Lake, a town historian, a public library, and a climate task force. Primarily a rural setting, Canaan has access to Interstate 90 and Route 22 and is in proximity to shopping, restaurants, culture, and outdoor recreation.
 

Drive Times from Major Cities

  • From Albany, NY: 35 minutes
  • From New York, NY: About 2 hours 30 minutes
  • From Boston, MA: About 2 hours 20 minutes
  • From Hudson, NY: About 35 minutes

Community Resources and Amenities

Canaan Historical Society
 
  • Chartered in 1963, the Canaan Historical Society is headquartered in a former church that has benefited from the organization's restoration efforts.
  • Active for more than 50 years, the Canaan Historical Society sponsors a summer program series open to all town and area residents.
Chatham Central School District
 
  • Chatham Central School District consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.
  • All schools are located the Woodbridge Avenue campus in Chatham.
  • The district serves an enrollment of about 1,000 students and is made up of most or parts of the towns of Austerlitz, Canaan, Chatham, Ghent, Kinderhook, and New Lebanon.
Canaan Branch Library
 
  • The Canaan Branch Library is a branch of the Chatham Public Library.
  • The Canaan Branch Library shares online services with the Chatham Public Library.
  • The Canaan branch is located next to Canaan Town Hall.
Adams Point Beach Association
 
  • Founded in 1979, Adams Point Beach Association is a volunteer-based, non-profit community beach.
  • Membership is open to property tax-paying residents of Canaan and New Lebanon.
  • Adams Point Beach is the site of the July Fourth boat parade sponsored by the Queechy Lake Club.

Health Care Resources

Columbia Memorial Health
71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY
 
  • Provides services to more than 100,000 residents in Columbia, Greene and Dutchess counties.
  • The region’s only comprehensive primary and specialty care health system.
  • Anchored by Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
  • CHM provides health services in Chatham and surrounding communities through Chatham-Ghent Family Care, one of 40 primary and specialty care centers in Columbia County.

Recreation and Culture

Queechy Lake
 
  • With a maximum depth of 40 feet and and a shoreline of about 3 miles, Queechy Lake is a popular swimming, boating, and fishing destination for area residents.
  • Incorporated in 1919, the Queechy Lake Club is an association of lakefront property owners and visitors whose mission is keeping lake waters clean and safe.
  • Full membership in the Queechy Lake Club is for homeowner's with lakefront property or deeded access.
Adams Point Beach
 
  • The Adams Point Beach Association offers annual membership for summer beach access as well as daily and weekend passes.
  • The Town of Canaan runs a free swimming lesson program at Adams Point Beach.
 
Queechy Lake provides a beautiful setting for lakeside homes in Canaan as well as a public beach and boating and fishing destination.

Overview for Canaan, NY

1,045 people live in Canaan, where the median age is 56.2 and the average individual income is $50,391. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,045

Total Population

56.2 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,391

Average individual Income

Around Canaan, NY

There's plenty to do around Canaan, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

4
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including New Lebanon Farmers Market & Grocery, Balderdash Cellars, and The K Shack.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
New Lebanon Farmers Market & Grocery Logo
Dining 4.62 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Balderdash Cellars Logo
Dining · $$ 4.59 miles 105 reviews 4.9/5 stars
The K Shack Logo
Dining 4.56 miles 26 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Home Range Winery Logo
Dining 3.34 miles 21 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Canaan, NY

Population Households Employment

Canaan has 496 households, with an average household size of 1.8. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Canaan do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,045 people call Canaan home. The population density is 50.2 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,045

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

56.2

Median Age

54.74 / 45.26%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
496

Total Households

1.8

Average Household Size

$50,391

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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