Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Derry is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,616. Residents earn $49,051 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Derry receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Derry has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Derry is $49,051, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Derry is $122,200, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $593 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Derry is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 76 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 38 per 100,000, 98% below the national average.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Derry experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,051 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,908 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.00% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $122,200 |
| 57% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $49 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $593 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.00% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 76.1/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 76.1/100K |
| Total Property | 38.0/100K |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 38.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.4 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 30% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,179 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3334°N, 79.3011°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,397/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |