Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Derby
Derby, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,462
Population
12,347
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Timeless New England character thrives at the fork in the river
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River
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Nature
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,426
Average: $78,335
Education
2,914
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,277
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Derby has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Derby, CT is $1,435 for a studio, $1,462 for one bedroom, $1,400 for two bedrooms, and $934 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Derby has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,462/month
661 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Derby, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades K-5
306 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
291 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
369 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Veteran's Memorial Park
- Osbornedale State Park
- Riverview Park
- Kellogg Environmental Center
- Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center
Military Bases
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.