Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Rock River Rapids
Water Park
Derby High School Panther Stadium
Stadium
Derby Plaza Theatre 7
Cinema
Derby Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (11) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Spangles
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (15) B
Crane Park
Park
English Park
Park
English Park
Park
Tanglewood Elementary School Playground
Playground
Menlo Park
Park
Madison Avenue Central Park
Park
Riley Park
Park
Stone Creek Park
Park
Warren Riverview Park
Park
High Park
Park
Hand Park
Park
Garret Park
Park
Deskarsky Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Kwik Shop
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
RadioShack
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Derby.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Derby is 98/100 - which is 9% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B-

Derby crime rates are 2,412 per 100k, which is equal to Kansas
Property Crime
2,185 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
228 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A-

The median income in Derby is $74,447 - which is 39% higher than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$74,447
B
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
B+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Derby Fire / Rescue Department Station 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Derby Police Department
Police
Derby Fire / Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
Sedgwick County Fire Station 36
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Derby home prices are $173,800 - which is 28% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$173,800
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C

The Derby graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
38%
F
High School Grad. Rates
92%
A
Elementary Schools (10) D-
El Paso Elem
Tanglewood Elem
Pleasantview Elem
Derby Hills Elem
Derby Middle Sch
St Mary Parish Catholic School
Faith Lutheran School
Swaney Elem
Derby North Middle School
Park Hill Elementary
Oaklawn Elem
High Schools (1) F
Derby High School
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ratings C-

Derby has an overall rating of 60% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
C-
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Derby Showcases Urban Living and Hometown Feel 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Derby, Kansas is a fun and accessible bedroom community of the bustling metropolitan area of Wichita. Offering great schools and an inclusive community vibe, Derby is an ideal place to raise a family. I love living in Derby because of its close proximity to all the amenities of W ...Read More ichita, combined with its small town feel. The job market is strong in Derby because of its closeness to all of the aviation industries in Wichita. A low cost of living is a major selling point for moving to Derby.

The best areas in Derby are the ones that demonstrate the strong sense of community present in all aspects of life. From the farmers market to the annual festivals, Derby regularly takes the time to celebrate its residents. The Rock River Rapids Water Park is a popular attraction boasting a lazy river, giant pool, and waterslides. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the expansive High Park, featuring a pond, trails, picnic shelters, and athletic fields Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Derby? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Crane Park
      English Park
      English Park
      Tanglewood Elementary School Playground
      Menlo Park
      Madison Avenue Central Park
      Riley Park
      Stone Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Rock River Rapids
      Derby High School Panther Stadium
      Derby Plaza Theatre 7
      Derby Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Spangles
      Domino's
      Freddy's
      Arby's
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Derby? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Derby.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Derby a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors