The city of Derby Connecticut bears the adorable moniker of being the smallest city in Connecticut. By no means does this mean that the city of Derby with its population of 15,000 people is the smallest community (below a certain population, cities become towns) but it is definitely not the largest either. And Just like Goldie Lock’s porridge, Derby is just right.

In many ways living in Derby is exactly what New England living is supposed to be. Small communities with charming houses and centralized downtowns make for a wonderfully quaint feeling that permeates the entire region. And the best thing about living in a small New England city is that, because New England’s population is so centralized you are never far away from the big city amenities that can be so irresistible at times. For instance if life in the smallest city gets a little boring you can make the short trip to Manhattan, or even take a trip up to Boston for some more excitement.

However the best thing about living in a small place like Derby are the prices. You can get a great home here for a fraction of the price of the same home if it were closer to any of these major centers. So if you already live in Derby you know all this, but if you are thinking of moving here you can be confident that you are making the right decision.