Derby, KS67037

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$277,000
1.2% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$84,700
18.1% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
46
32.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
1.5%
Median Rent
$1,500
2.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$810
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$750
22.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,500
4.1% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Derby, KS

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Derby, KS is 46. This is a decrease of -32.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$349,0008.0%
Listing Count
116-6.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.8%-6.0%
Days on Market
46-32.0%
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Demographics — Derby, KS

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Derby, KS has a population of 30,100, which has increased by 6.1% over the past 5 years. Derby, KS is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.6% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
30,1006.1%
% Under 18
27.0%5.5%
% Seniors
16.7%18.4%
% WFH
5.6%75.0%
% w/ College Degree
36.0%-7.5%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Derby, KS is a predominantly white area, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Derby, KS is hispanic, making up 12.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.6% of the population in Derby, KS, and this percentage has decreased by 21.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
79.4%-7.7%
% Black
1.6%14.3%
% Hispanic
12.0%110.5%
% Asian
1.1%-56.0%
% Foreign Born
2.6%-21.2%
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Mortgage and Risk — Derby, KS

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 712 mortgage originations in Derby, KS, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 35.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Derby, KS. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
712
% Conventional Loans
73.0%
% Government Loans
27.0%
% Investor Loans
4.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
13.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Derby, KS

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Derby, KS under the Section 8 program is 2.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Derby, KS, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
114
Total Units Section 8
75
% Rentals under Section 8
2.1%
% Occupied Section 8
87.2%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$50$810$860
2 Bedroom$380$750$1,130
3 Bedroom-$20$1,500$1,480
4 Bedroom$210$1,600$1,810

Affordability — Derby, KS

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3
Median Home Price$277,000
Median Household Income$84,700

Derby, KS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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