Derby is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west-northwest of New Haven. It is located in southwest Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers. It shares borders with the cities of Ansonia to the north and Shelton to the southwest, and the towns of Orange to the south, Seymour to the northwest, and Woodbridge to the east. The city is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The population was 12,325 at the 2020 census. It is the smallest city in Connecticut by area, at 5.3 square miles (14 km2).
Northeast
Derby
New Haven County, CT
Population
12,373
Walk Score
79 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,301
Median home value
$220,600
Settled
1642
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Birmingham Green Historic District · listed 2000
Notable landmarks
- Howe, John I., House · listed 1989
- Kraus Corset Factory · listed 1987
- Osbornedale · listed 1986
- Sterling Opera House · listed 1968
- Wood, Harcourt, Memorial Library · listed 1982
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