At a Glance
Median Income
$78,696
$28,073 per capita
Home Value
$317,400
Zillow: $363,187
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
59.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Derby a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.7% (31% above 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 $363,187. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population8,692
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density4,967/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born20.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,696
Per Capita$28,073
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958
Housing
A
Home Value$317,400
Rent$1,721
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$363,187
Housing Units2,658
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,060/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
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.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
20.6% 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.