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Derby, CT

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Timeless New England character thrives at the fork in the river

Suburb River Small Town Nature Outdoors Parks Rail Service MTA Metro-North

Derby is a small city on the east bank of the Housatonic River, about ten miles west of new Haven. The Naugatuck River divides the city roughly in half: The north side is home to Griffin Hospital, most of the city’s commercial sector, the Derby Shelton MTA station, and the bridges over to Shelton, while the south side offers more direct access to New Haven. Abundant vintage architecture lends a classic picturesque quality, augmented by the stunning foliage in the autumn. Osbornedale State Park occupies a huge chunk of the north side of town, providing a terrific venue for outdoor recreation just minutes away from anywhere in town.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Derby, CT is $1,441 for a studio, $1,304 for one bedroom, $1,292 for two bedrooms, and $925 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Derby has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,304/month
386 Sq Ft
House
$4,180/month
400 Sq Ft
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Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bradley School

Public

Grades K-5

265 Students

3
out of 10

Irving School

Public

Grades K-5

306 Students

2
out of 10

Derby Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

291 Students

4
out of 10

Derby High School

Public

Grades 9-12

369 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Veteran's Memorial Park
  • Osbornedale State Park
  • Riverview Park
  • Kellogg Environmental Center
  • Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.