Canaan Public RecordsNew Hampshire

Canaan city in Grafton County, NH, has a population of approximately 4,000 residents. The median age is about 44 years, with 21% under 18 and 18% aged 65 or older. The gender distribution is nearly even, with 49% male and 51% female. The racial and ethnic makeup is predominantly White (over 95%), with small percentages of Hispanic (1%), Asian (1%), and African American (0.5%) residents.

Canaan city, part of Grafton County, NH, has a homeownership rate of roughly 77%, with a median home value of about $275,000 as of 2023. The rental market is limited, with median rents near $1,400/month. Housing types mainly include single-family homes and a few multi-unit properties, spread across rural neighborhoods. Property values have risen around 7% year-over-year. The property tax rate in Canaan is approximately $26.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, making annual taxes on a median-priced home about $7,287. The market favors buyers seeking quiet, small-town living.

Canaan city, part of the Grafton, NH area, is primarily served by the Mascoma Valley Regional School District, featuring one high school (Mascoma Valley Regional High School), one middle school, and several elementary schools. The high school has a graduation rate of about 90% and average SAT scores near 1060. Bachelor’s degree attainment among residents is approximately 32%. School safety is rated above state average, and the district offers adult education and vocational programs. Specialized educational programs include STEM and arts tracks. There are 4 public schools in the district, with student-teacher ratios around 12:1.

Canaan city, in Grafton County, NH, relies heavily on personal vehicles, with approximately 90% of residents commuting by car and less than 1% using public transit. The average commute time is about 31 minutes, exceeding the national average. Public transit options are very limited, though nearby Lebanon serves as a regional employment hub, drawing many commuters. The area has basic road infrastructure, and vehicle ownership is high, with nearly 97% of households owning at least one car. Active transportation infrastructure like bike lanes and sidewalks is minimal.

Canaan, located near Grafton in Grafton County, NH, lacks large hospitals within city limits but is served by nearby facilities like Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital (17 miles away) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (25 miles away). Access includes Alice Peck Day Memorial’s rural health clinics and Canaan’s Mascoma Community Health Center. Grafton County’s uninsured rate is around 5.5%, with 21% over age 65. Common issues include heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorders. Providers-per-1,000 is about 2.4. Rural barriers persist, but telemedicine is expanding access to primary and behavioral health services.