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Canaan

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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 900 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, and shares its online services.
  • The Canaan branch is located next to Canaan Town Hall.

Stoddard Field

 The town park features athletic courts for tennis and basketball, a playground, and a pavilion.

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.

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.

The Fieldhouse

  • A 20,000-square-foot indoor sports venue offering programs and activities for all ages, including soccer, lacrosse, and fitness classes.
 
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

1,017 people live in Canaan, where the median age is 54.8 and the average individual income is $60,449. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,017

Total Population

54.8 years

Median Age

Medium

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

$60,449

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.

1
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
7
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including New Lebanon Farmers Market & Grocery, Balderdash Cellars, and Home Range Winery.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.49 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.66 miles 113 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 3.54 miles 23 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 4.32 miles 10 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining 4.51 miles 63 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.24 miles 176 reviews 4.5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Canaan, NY

Canaan has 492 households, with an average household size of 1.87. 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. 1,017 people call Canaan home. The population density is 48.86 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,017

Total Population

Medium

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

54.8

Median Age

51.82 / 48.18%

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
492

Total Households

1.87

Average Household Size

$60,449

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

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