Here's what it costs to live in Derby, Kansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month, while the typical home is valued around $236,900. Households earn a median of $84,112 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$84,112
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,136
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$236,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
26,062
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$801
Per month
Avg Home Value
$161,375
Census ACS
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
292
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.9%
What is the cost of living index for Derby?
The cost of living index for Derby is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Derby?
The median gross rent in Derby is $1,136 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Derby?
The median household income in Derby is $84,112 per year.
What is the median home value in Derby?
The median home value in Derby is $236,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Derby?
Air quality data for Derby is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Derby?
Tax data for Kansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
