Sign In Register

Derby, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,692 Population 4,967/sq mi density
$78,696 Median Income $28,073 per capita
$317,400 Home Value $363,214 Zillow
$1,721 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 2,894 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,696 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$317,400 home value, $1,721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Derby, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,696
5% above
$28,073 per capita
Home Value
$317,400
13% above
Zillow: $363,214
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
48% above
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
33% below
2,894/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
59.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Derby Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Derby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
105%
Home Value
113%
Rent
148%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Derby 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

Derby residents earn a median household income of $78,696 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,073. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Derby is $317,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,214. Median rent is $1,721/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Derby reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,894/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in Derby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 59.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Derby has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population8,692
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density4,967/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,696
Per Capita$28,073
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958

Housing

A
Home Value$317,400
Rent$1,721
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$363,214
Housing Units2,658
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent256/100K
Property2,894/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,060/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,126 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+59.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Derby was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Denver International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.