Median Income
$74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.6%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$820
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.8%
5% lower than US avg
How Derby Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population938
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty11.8%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$820
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units410
Rent Burden4.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+27.7%
Graduate+3.1%
Is Derby a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Derby receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Derby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Derby is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Derby is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school.
Derby has a population of 938 with a density of 40 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).
Population
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
The median household income in Derby is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,500 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| 5% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
The median home value in Derby is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $820 (29% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 4.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.5% |
| Housing Units | 410 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Derby vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Derby vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 23.6 sq mi (61.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |