Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Three Bridges Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Sterling Opera House
Theatre Arts
Osborne Homestead Museum
Museum
Seymour Cinemas 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (8) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Ansonia Discount Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Dew Drop Inn
Bar
The Pub on Howe
Bar
Bad Sons Brewery Taproom
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Derby Discount Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
North Main Package Store
Alcohol
Heav'nly Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Kindred Spirits & Wine
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cork & Keg Fine Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Chaves Bakery & Deli
Deli
Linda's Wine & Liquours
Alcohol
Wells Hollow Creamery
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Spotted Horse Tavern
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Richard O. Belden Cultural Center
Community Centre
The Edge Fitness Club
Gym
Tailor Made Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
McConney's Farm
Bakery
Big Y
Grocery Store
Adams Hometown Market
Grocery Store
The Common Bond Market
Grocery Store
Royal Bakery
Bakery
Parks (10) A+
East Derby Green
Park
Ansonia Riverwalk Park
Park
Witek Park
Park
Derby Greenway
Park
Pine Lot Fields
Park
O'Sullivan's Island Recreation Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Coon Hollow Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Bradley Field Recreation Complex
Park
Nelligan Park
Park
Old High School Playground
Playground
Warsaw Park
Park
Linnett Park
Park
Nolan Field
Park
Abe Stone Park
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
Gary Park
Park
Tall Farm Open Space
Park
Sochrin's Pond
Park
Pine Rock Park
Park
Huntington Green
Park
Shops (5) C+
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Diamond Cutz
Hairdresser
CosmoProf
Beauty
Patrick Nails
Beauty
Dollar Forever
Discount Store
Bomba Salon
Beauty
Evolve Computer
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
Bob's Stores
Clothing
Target
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
Daily Mart
Convenience Store
Ansonia Mini Market
Convenience Store
Cellular Sales Verizon Authorized Retailer
Electronics
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Marks of Design
Fashion
Verizon
Electronics
Walmart
Department Store
Scooter's Deli Mart
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Sprint
Electronics
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commute D-

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Derby.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
Derby-Shelton
Transit Station
Spring Street & Maple Avenue (Stop # 6148)
Bus Stop
Ansonia
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Derby is 110/100 - which is 7% lower than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime D

Derby crime rates are 3,406 per 100k, which is 107% higher than Connecticut
Property Crime
3,047 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
359 crimes per 100k C-
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employment D+

The median income in Derby is $58,534 - which is 18% lower than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$58,534 D+
Unemployment Rate
5.4% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (25)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Storm Engine Company Number 2
Fire Station
Derby Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
Derby Fire Department Paugassett Hook and Ladder 4
Fire Station
Geriatric Assessment Center
Clinic
Comprehensive Pain & Headache Treatment Center
Doctor
Griffin Hospital - Adult Day & Evening Partial Hospitalization Program
Clinic
Comprehensive Wound Healing Center
Doctor
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center
Doctor
Webster Hose Company Number 3
Fire Station
Griffin Hospital - Outpatient Psychiatric Services
Clinic
Cardiology Associates of Derby PC
Doctor
The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital
Clinic
Pulmonary Specialties PC
Doctor
Digestive Disorders Center
Doctor
The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital
Clinic
Griffin Hospital
Hospital
Griffin Faculty Physicians - Urology
Doctor
Griffin Faculty Physicians - Bariatric Surgery
Doctor
Griffin Surgical Specialists
Doctor
Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Company Number 1
Fire Station
The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital
Clinic
The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital
Clinic
Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center
Doctor
Shelton Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A

Derby home prices are $199,300 - which is 26% lower than Connecticut
Home Price
$199,300 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
-0% C
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools D

The Derby graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Connecticut
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (4) C-
Irving School
St Mary & St Michael School
Derby Middle School
Bradley School
Prendergast School
Perry Hill Elementary School
Assumption School
Mead School
Sunnyside School
Elizabeth Shelton School
The Foundation School Orange
Life Skills
Long Hill School
Turkey Hill School
Seymour Middle School
Beecher Road School
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
High Schools (1) F
Ansonia High School
Derby High School
Emmett O'Brien Technical High School
Shelton High School
The Foundation School Orange
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ratings A

Derby has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Living in Connecticut's Smallest City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Derby is an interesting experience. We are known as the smallest city in the state, and the name is fitting. We have all the amenities that you'd see in a city, but all the community tightness that you would expect to see in a small town with hardly more than a grocery ...Read More store. We have a lot of history behind us as well. My personal favorite to learn about was Charlton Comics, that closed down shortly after I was born. I've often wished it has still been open during my love affair with comics back in my teenage years.

The best areas in Derby to wind down after a long day at work are the amazing restaurants. We have the Twisted Vine, which is a bank turned into an eatery with delicious Italian food in classy surroundings. Another great place to get Italian is Amici's, a quaint brick building with food to die for, served at classy tables by expert staff. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Derby? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      East Derby Green
      Ansonia Riverwalk Park
      Witek Park
      Derby Greenway
      Pine Lot Fields
      O'Sullivan's Island Recreation Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Coon Hollow Park

      Entertainment

      Sterling Opera House
      Osborne Homestead Museum
      Seymour Cinemas 12

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Ansonia Discount Wine & Liquor
      Dew Drop Inn
      The Pub on Howe
      Bad Sons Brewery Taproom
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Derby Discount Liquors
      Dunkin' Donuts

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Derby? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Derby.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Derby? The cost of living in Derby is 110/100 - which is 7% lower than Connecticut.
      Derby
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Derby? Derby crime rates are 3,406, which are 107% higher than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      3,406 per 100k people

      47% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      47% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Derby? The median income in Derby is $58,534 which is 18% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $58,5346% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,26625% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      17% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Derby a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Griffin Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Cardiology Associates of Derby PC
      Comprehensive Pain & Headache Treatment Center
      Comprehensive Wound Healing Center
      Digestive Disorders Center
      Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center
      Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center
      Griffin Surgical Specialists
      Pulmonary Specialties PC

      A Housing

      What are Derby home prices? Derby home prices are $199,300 - which is 26% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $199,3008% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10116% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Derby have good schools? The Derby graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Derby a good place to live? Derby has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      4 total surveys

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