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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Lucy Thomas

Is Derby still affordable?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,453 for rent here. The median home value here is around $242,300, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not per...

3 replies 6 upvotes housing
Nolan Ramos

Derby quality of life -am I missing something?

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in...

1 replies 12 upvotes living
Jaxon Cruz

Starting a business in Derby?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Derby sits at 192.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,453 for rent here. The city has invested a lot ...

13 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Henry James

Best industries in Derby right now

Alright, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

11 replies 5 upvotes jobs
caroline_mind

Anyone regret moving to Derby?

My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 12,359, Derby is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

14 replies 5 upvotes moving
Jaxon Cruz

Pros and cons of Derby after 5 years

Hey everyone, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

6 replies 5 upvotes living
Jaxon Cruz

Rent in Derby getting crazy

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2013. With a population of 12,359, Derby is a small town. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cheers.

1 replies 1 upvotes housing
aaron_native

Derby housing prices -when will it stop?

First post here. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,453/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Derby sits at 192.5 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? The p...

8 replies 3 upvotes housing
Kinsley Hughes

Is Derby getting better or worse?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $242,300, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $76,263 in Derby. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's be...

1 replies 6 upvotes living
Easton Ruiz

Best neighborhoods to rent in Derby?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $242,300 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 12,359, Derby is a small town. Household incomes average around $76,263 in Derby. Median household income is $76,263, which feels about average for the are...

6 replies 3 upvotes housing
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