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Derby, Connecticut

city · New Haven County

At a glance

12,487
Population
$256,700
Median home value (all homes)
15% below U.S. median
$344,786
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,452/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$79,500
Median household income
1% above U.S. median
26.9 min
Average commute
90.2%
Homes with broadband
69.71%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing2% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities10% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost1% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates88.1%
College graduates35.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Derby Economic Development
The City of Derby's Economic Development office leads economic development initiatives in Derby, CT. It oversees downtown revitalization planning and related community engagement activities.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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