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

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).

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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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