Living in Derry, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Derry · Census data 2020–2024
Derry has 2,614 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $50,313 (35% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $129,300, the median rent is $635/month.
Derry at a glance
- Population
- 2,614
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $50,313State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $129,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $635/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Derry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
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 $129,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $635 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,081 a month in housing costs.
Derry median household income
The median household income in Derry is $50,313 and the income per person is $30,312. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Derry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,370
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.19
Derry demographics
- Population
- 2,614
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 1,192
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Derry ›
Education in Derry
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Derry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Derry
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Derry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry | 2,614 | $50,313 | $129,300 | $635 |
| Millwood | 366 | $38,177 | $154,500 | — |
| Bradenville | 495 | $56,932 | $142,000 | $1,000 |
| Loyalhanna | 3,349 | $67,841 | $174,200 | $798 |
| Latrobe | 7,977 | $56,318 | $145,100 | $750 |
| Youngstown | 218 | $65,250 | $127,300 | $875 |
| Lawson Heights | 2,213 | $64,929 | $175,200 | $909 |
| Ligonier | 1,534 | $71,250 | $236,000 | $741 |
| Hostetter | 453 | $62,125 | $214,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Derry, PA?
The median household income in Derry is $50,313, 35% 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 $129,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Derry?
The median gross rent in Derry is $635 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Derry, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Derry?
The median age in Derry is 41.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Derry?
The average commute to work in Derry is 23 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Derry?
The unemployment rate in Derry is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Derry?
19.8% 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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