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Derby Acres, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
335 Population 94/sq mi density
$45,893 Median Income $18,969 per capita
$189,200 Home Value $201,442 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
517 Violent Crime/100K 3,103 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$45,893 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, $1,143/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Derby Acres, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,893
39% below
$18,969 per capita
Home Value
$189,200
33% below
Zillow: $201,442
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
517/100K
36% above
3,103/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
67%
Rent
98%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Derby Acres a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 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 10.0% (178% 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.

Safety & Crime

Derby Acres reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,103/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population335
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,893
Per Capita$18,969
Unemployment10.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent517/100K
Property3,103/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.