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Derby, KS Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Quinn Cruz

What to expect moving to Derby?

My partner and I are With a population of 25,801, Derby is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $221,600 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your t...

3 replies 29 upvotes moving
Elena Sanchez

Healthcare options in Derby?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and The school system varies a lot

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Allison Watson

Derby is underrated, change my mind

So, It's a a smaller city city with about 25,801 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned?

5 replies 7 upvotes living
Elena Sanchez

Is Derby walkable?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 7 months ago and Household incomes average around $82,089 in Derby. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, som...

1 replies 14 upvotes qa
Amelia Wright

Quick question about Derby

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,082 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

14 replies 6 upvotes qa
John Ortiz

Honest thoughts on life in Derby

Alright, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,082 for rent here. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $221,600, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good,...

2 replies 15 upvotes living
Quinn Cruz

Should I move to Derby or stay in St. Louis?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,801 people. Household incomes average around $82,089 in Derby. Median household income is $82,089, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprising...

2 replies 13 upvotes moving
Luna K.

Job hunting in Derby -tips?

Random thought, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 25,801 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good service...

3 replies 19 upvotes jobs
Allison H.

Working in Derby -salaries realistic?

Hello, I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are ...

11 replies 29 upvotes jobs
John Ortiz

Co-working spaces in Derby?

Alright, I'm retired and Median household income is $82,089, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Dylan R.

Studio apartments in Derby -options?

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Derby sits at 100.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $221,600 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for fam...

5 replies 29 upvotes housing
Elena Sanchez

The good and bad of living in Derby

OK so I work in healthcare and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation?

14 replies 27 upvotes living
Carolyn W.

Couple moving to Derby from out of state

It's a a smaller city city with about 25,801 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned?

1 replies 14 upvotes moving
Allison H.

Unpopular opinion about Derby

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $82,089 in Derby. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $82,089, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-...

0 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Amelia Wright

Freelancing from Derby -experience?

I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $221,600 on average. Household incomes average around $82,089 in Derby. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Hailey Bailey

Is public transit usable in Derby?

Hello, The median home value here is around $221,600, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 25,801, Derby is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are hig...

14 replies 19 upvotes qa
Claire Jimenez

What I wish I knew before living in Derby

Hello, Been living here since 2006. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,801 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cheers. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I t...

2 replies 29 upvotes living
Hailey Bailey

Job hunting in Derby -tips?

Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 25,801 people. You can expect to pay around $1,082 for rent here. Median household income is $82,089, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school...

4 replies 20 upvotes jobs
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