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New Canaan, CT Market Trends

Last updated November 14, 2026

The median home price in New Canaan is $2,850,000, up 2.0% year-over-year. Median price per square foot is up 18.5% at $685/sq. ft. Homes are selling in 62 days on average, compared to 48 days last year. As of November 14, 2026, there are 79 active listings on the market, with 5 new listings in the last 7 days.

Median home price

$2.85M

2.0% YoY

YoY price change

+2.0%

+$55,000

Days on market

62

+14 days YoY

Active homes

79

7.1% YoY

Market trends and statistics

Median list price

$2,850,000

2.0% YoY

Inventory

79

7.1% YoY

Price per SqFt

$685

18.5% YoY

Days on market

62 days

29.2% YoY

Home size

3,289 sqft

25.8% YoY

Compare nearby cities

City	Median price	YoY change	$/Sqft	Days on market	Active homes
New Canaan	$2,850,000	+2.0%	$685	62	79
Wilton	$1,490,000	+14.7%	$415	33	57
Norwalk	$664,450	+4.0%	$394	32	256
Darien	$2,695,000	+14.7%	$765	31	51
Stamford	$699,000	+4.5%	$386	32	365
Weston	$1,550,000	+19.7%	$374	59	43

Education in New Canaan, CT

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New Canaan School District

New Canaan School District has 1 high school, 1 middle school, and 4 elementary schools. It has an overall average GreatSchools rating of 10/10.

10/10

Grades K-4

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9/10

Saxe Middle School

Grades 5-8

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10/10

Grades K-4

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9/10

Grades PK, K-4

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