Welcome to New Canaan, CT — a refined, walkable town on Connecticut’s Gold Coast that blends architectural sophistication, top schools, and lush green spaces. Known for its modernist heritage, vibrant downtown, and strong community traditions, New Canaan offers luxury living with rich history and proximity to New York City.
Celebrated architecture, including the iconic Glass House and significant Mid-Century modern homes.
A beautifully walkable downtown with boutiques, cafés, fine dining, wine bars, and frequent cultural events.
Extensive parkland and public spaces, such as Waveny Park, Grace Farms, and local nature preserves.
Top-tier public school district, recognized statewide and nationally.
A strong sense of community guided by tradition, arts, and resident involvement.
Living in New Canaan means enjoying elegance without pretense. Mornings often begin with a walk through scenic neighborhoods, afternoons might include browsing local galleries or shopping downtown, and evenings spent dining al fresco. The town values preservation of character, cultural richness, and high-quality amenities. Residents enjoy a mixture of privacy in tree-lined homes and the energy of a lively town center. Commuters appreciate that you can reach New York City in about an hour by train, without sacrificing space or natural beauty.
Dining: More than 30 restaurants downtown serve everything from upscale cuisine to casual comfort food. Favorites include Sole Ristorante, South End Uncorked, Farmer’s Table, Elm Restaurant, Locali, and Cava Wine Bar & Wood Grille.
Shopping: Boutique specialty stores, jewelry shops, spas, gift shops, and design stores make the retail scene distinctive. Elm Street and Forest Street are key corridors.
Entertainment: Theaters, seasonal events, nature-oriented spaces like Grace Farms and Waveny House, community festivals, and art exhibits add richness to the routine.
Visit The Glass House and explore its architectural and artistic significance.
Take nature walks or picnics in Waveny Park and at Grace Farms.
Explore the New Canaan Nature Center.
Stroll downtown: shop, dine, catch a movie, enjoy dessert or ice cream, and soak in the boutique atmosphere.
Join in community traditions and seasonal events such as the Holiday Stroll and Village Fair.
Public Schools: New Canaan Public Schools serves over 4,000 students across five schools: East Elementary, South Elementary, West Elementary, Saxe Middle School, and New Canaan High School.
Private / Preschools: New Canaan Country School (Beginners through Grade 9), St. Luke’s School (Grades 5-12), plus multiple preschools and nursery schools.
Predominantly town water and sewer
Area: 22.5 sq mi
Population: 20,622
Households: ~6,800
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