Derby, New Brunswick, Canada
As of August 26, 2026, the median asking price in Derby is $70,000, across 3 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 158 days.
Derby is a small, rural neighbourhood within the Miramichi area of northeastern New Brunswick, characterized by low-density housing, larger lots, and a quiet, family-oriented feel. Residents skew toward long-term owner-occupiers, with a mix of working families and retirees, and day-to-day life is closely tied to nearby services in Miramichi (shopping, healthcare, recreation) rather than a walkable commercial core within Derby itself. Outdoor amenities are a major draw, with easy access to river and woodland recreation, seasonal activities, and a generally car-dependent lifestyle.
Schools and most higher-order amenities are typically accessed in the broader Miramichi catchment, where you’ll find public schools, community facilities, and regional employment nodes. Transit is limited and most households rely on personal vehicles; commute patterns are oriented to Miramichi and other nearby communities. The real estate market is generally more affordable than larger Canadian metros, with demand influenced by local employment conditions, in-migration seeking lower costs, and the tight supply of quality rentals. Recent years have seen modest-to-strong price gains from a low base, while rental growth has improved investor economics, though liquidity can be lower and time-on-market more variable than in larger urban centres.
Derby’s for-sale market is very limited right now with just 2 active listings, and the median asking price sits at $46,000. Homes are taking time to move, averaging 160 days on market, which points to a slower pace and gives buyers and value-focused investors added negotiating room and time for due diligence.
The median asking price in Derby is $70,000, across 3 active MLS® listings as of August 26, 2026. The average asking price is $63,667. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 3 active MLS® listings in Derby as of August 26, 2026.
Homes currently listed in Derby have been on the market an average of 158 days as of August 26, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.