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Derry

A borough of 2,614 people in Pennsylvania
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Map of Derry: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.7%14 of 505 acres
Trails0.5 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves35 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Derry Station, Pennsylvania 19001900
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Derry Station, Pennsylvania 1900, 1900

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About Derry

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1852Established
2,639Population
0.8 sq miArea
1,171 ftElevation

There are also four Derry Townships in Pennsylvania. Derry is a borough in Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania, 45 miles (72 km) east of Pittsburgh. The Borough of Derry, consisting of the town area, should not be confused with Derry Township, which is a separate municipality surrounding the borough. The population was 2,637 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Derry

Housing in Derry

$200K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $200,000 in May 2026.

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Safety in Derry

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Safety Grade A

Derry reports less crime per resident than 91% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Derry 0
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Derry 6.6
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
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Work & commute in Derry

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Most working residents leave Derry for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Derry (12%), Unity (11%) and Latrobe (11%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Derry
12%
Unity
11%
Latrobe
11%
Hempfield
7%
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Health in Derry

Compared with Pennsylvania

≈Just like Pennsylvania

No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Derry tracks Pennsylvania closely.

Care nearby

Excela Health Latrobe HospitalLatrobe · 6.2 mi · ER
Latrobe Health CenterLatrobe · 5.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Derry · CMS · HRSAHealth in Derry →

Natural hazards in Derry

18
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding
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Climate in Derry

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Derry has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 23°Winter
62° / 38°Spring
82° / 59°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Derry’s library

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Caldwell Memorial Library982 North Chestnut Extension · part of Adams Memorial Library
Fine-freeE-books20 hrs a week
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Where Derry is

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