Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
19%
Derby
Derby, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$945
Population
23,128
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A quiet home base next to McConnell Air Force Base
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Just a few minutes southeast of Wichita in Sedgwick County, Derby is a popular suburban locale with easy access to the big city. Derby serves primarily as a quiet residential community for those commuting to Wichita or to McConnell Air Force Base, which is located a few minutes north. Most of Derby is made up of residential streets featuring an array of apartments for rent.
Although it is mostly residential, Derby also features exciting attractions. Community parks like High Park provide opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while family-friendly attractions in town include places like the Derby Historical Museum, Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park, and Field Station: Dinosaurs.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,750
Average: $94,613
Education
6,695
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,469
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Derby has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Derby, KS is $945 for one bedroom, $1,039 for two bedrooms, and $1,382 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Derby has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$945/month
595 Sq Ft
House
$1,506/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Derby, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
372 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
271 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
407 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
619 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
384 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
828 Students
Public
Grades 6
557 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
929 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,172 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- South Arkansas River Greenway
- Emery Memorial Park
- Chapin Park
- Planeview Park
- Garvey Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.