Canterbury, CT


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Canterbury, CT

About Canterbury, CT

Living in Canterbury, CT is a great experience. The town has a rural atmosphere with plenty of green spaces and open fields to explore. It is an idyllic New England town with a population of only around 2,500 people. It's the perfect size for those who enjoy peace and quiet or a slower pace of life. You can find plenty of outdoor activities here such as hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing due to its location next to the Quinebaug River. There are also local attractions like the Dinosaur State Park and The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor that offer visitors educational experiences in nature. In addition, Canterbury offers easy access to larger cities like Hartford and Providence while still being able to maintain its small-town charm. All in all, living here is an enjoyable experience! Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

State: Connecticut
County: Windham County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: Canterbury
Zip Codes: 06331
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

The area has grown to include all of Worcester county, and thus the twin cities of Fitchburg and Leominster to the north, typical New England towns with similar economic challenges. There is a strong sense of community pride. Central location relative to Boston, discount air service and other amenities in Providence, and other points New England make it attractive.

Worcester is located in a valley surrounded by hills and ridges rising from 500 feet above the city to over 1,000 feet 15 miles north. There are long valleys, some with reservoirs, between the nearby hills. Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and the Berkshire Hills to the west plays an important part in weather and climate. Rapid weather changes occur when storms move up the East Coast from the Carolinas. The mountains provide some shelter from storm systems from the west. Summers are moderate. Winters are usually moderate for the latitude but have frequent cold snaps. Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year, with summer thunderstorms developing over the mountains. First freeze is mid-October, last is late April.

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Canterbury Cost of Living

Educated population, local arts and culture, and central location make Canterbury a great place to live.

$313,000
-8.0% lower than avg
$95,364
+27.6% higher than avg
9.2 / 4.9
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Canterbury Crime
15 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Canterbury, Connecticut
$60,120
for a family
$51,600
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Canterbury
   Educated population
Economy
   Local arts and culture
Harsh winters
   Central location
Cost of living
Cost of Living