At a Glance
Median Income
$45,893
$18,969 per capita
Home Value
$189,200
Zillow: $201,442
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
19.5% smoking rate
How Derby Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Derby Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Derby Acres a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Derby Acres residents earn a median household income of $45,893 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,969. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,662 business establishments, including 1,072 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Derby Acres is $189,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,442. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
3.8% of adults in Derby Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Derby Acres has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population335
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$45,893
Per Capita$18,969
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
A
Home Value$189,200
Rent$1,143
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$201,442
Housing Units147
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation1,478 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Derby Acres was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
15.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.