At a Glance
Median Income
$82,089
$39,098 per capita
Home Value
$221,600
Zillow: $284,931
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.3% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Derby residents earn a median household income of $82,089 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,098. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Derby is $221,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,931. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
36.8% of adults in Derby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Derby has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population25,801
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density2,322/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,089
Per Capita$39,098
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,600
Rent$1,082
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$284,931
Housing Units10,449
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,302 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Derby was founded in 1871.
The median home in Derby was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.