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Derby
  • Suburb of Wichita, KS

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Derby is a suburb of Wichita with a population of 25,365. Derby is in Sedgwick County and is one of the best places to live in Kansas. Living in Derby offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Derby and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Derby are above average.

About

About Derby...
Population
25,365

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$180,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,001
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    32%
  • Own
    68%
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Derby Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    177.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    7.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    38.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    3.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    150.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,949.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    84.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    13%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Derby

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$74,427
National
$69,021

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