Living in Derby, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Derby · Census data 2020–2024
Derby has 26,062 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $84,112 (13% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $236,900, the median rent is $1,136/month.
Derby at a glance
- Population
- 26,062
- Median age
- 35.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $84,112State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $236,900State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,136/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Derby a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Kansas median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Derby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Derby the median home value is $236,900, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,789 a month in housing costs.
Derby median household income
The median household income in Derby is $84,112 and the income per person is $40,661. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Derby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,026
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.48
Derby demographics
- Population
- 26,062
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 10,447
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Derby ›
Education in Derby
37.6% of adults 25 and older in Derby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Derby
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Derby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby | 26,062 | $84,112 | $236,900 | $1,136 |
| Oaklawn-Sunview | 2,789 | $46,656 | $54,200 | $788 |
| McConnell AFB | 1,907 | $72,639 | — | $1,409 |
| Haysville | 11,117 | $67,740 | $161,800 | $1,064 |
| Mulvane | 6,171 | $74,039 | $176,300 | $1,015 |
| Rose Hill | 4,246 | $102,389 | $219,900 | $1,027 |
| Eastborough | 919 | $193,250 | $439,500 | — |
| Wichita | 397,945 | $64,620 | $190,800 | $975 |
| Andover | 15,965 | $104,787 | $291,400 | $1,450 |
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What is the median household income in Derby, KS?
The median household income in Derby is $84,112, 13% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Derby?
The median home value in Derby is $236,900, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Derby?
The median gross rent in Derby is $1,136 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Derby, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Kansas median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Derby?
The median age in Derby is 35.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Derby?
The average commute to work in Derby is 23 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Derby?
The unemployment rate in Derby is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Derby?
37.6% of adults in Derby have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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