At a Glance
Median Income
$49,051
$29,908 per capita
Home Value
$122,200
Zillow: $205,937
Median Rent
$593/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
159/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Derry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Derry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Derry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Derry residents earn a median household income of $49,051 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,908. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Derry is $122,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,937. Median rent is $593/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Derry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 159/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Derry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Derry has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,616
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density3,397/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,051
Per Capita$29,908
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,200
Rent$593
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$205,937
Housing Units1,461
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property159/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,179 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Derry was founded in 1852.
The median home in Derry was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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