Living in Derry, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Derry · Census data 2020–2024
Derry has 7,238 residents with a median age of 53.2. The median household income is $69,070 (11% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $156,100, the median rent is $774/month.
Derry at a glance
- Population
- 7,238
- Median age
- 53.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $69,070State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $156,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $774/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Derry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Derry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Derry the median home value is $156,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $774 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,288 a month in housing costs.
Derry median household income
The median household income in Derry is $69,070 and the income per person is $37,209. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Derry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,443
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.19
Derry demographics
- Population
- 7,238
- Median age
- 53.2
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 32.8%
- Households
- 3,170
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Derry ›
Education in Derry
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Derry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Derry
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Derry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry | 7,238 | $69,070 | $156,100 | $774 |
| Burnham | 1,744 | $67,656 | $141,200 | $776 |
| Highland Park | 1,177 | $72,250 | $167,100 | $970 |
| Maitland | 253 | $77,564 | $118,600 | — |
| Yeagertown | 1,165 | $62,341 | $66,100 | $806 |
| Lewistown | 8,479 | $40,236 | $98,500 | $797 |
| Reedsville | 872 | $124,432 | $66,400 | $774 |
| Juniata Terrace | 528 | $52,500 | $70,000 | $938 |
| Alfarata | 148 | $87,083 | $157,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Derry, PA?
The median household income in Derry is $69,070, 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Derry?
The median home value in Derry is $156,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Derry?
The median gross rent in Derry is $774 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Derry, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Derry?
The median age in Derry is 53.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Derry?
The average commute to work in Derry is 19 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Derry?
The unemployment rate in Derry is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Derry?
17.2% of adults in Derry 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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