At a Glance
Median Income
$40,943
$41,808 per capita
Home Value
$263,200
Zillow: $569,324
Median Rent
$883/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.9% smoking rate
How Darby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darby a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darby residents earn a median household income of $40,943 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,808. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,394 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darby is $263,200 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $569,324. Median rent is $883/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
11.7% of adults in Darby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darby has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population575
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,943
Per Capita$41,808
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,926M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
B
Home Value$263,200
Rent$883
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$569,324
Housing Units369
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,195/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation3,890 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Darby was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.