Wichita metro, KS relocation guide
Moving to Derby, KS
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About Derby
Derby (2020 population 25,625) is the second-largest city in the Wichita metro, a fast-growing suburb in southern Sedgwick County with a small-town feel and newer subdivisions. Originally founded as El Paso in the 1870s and renamed Derby, it has become one of the metro's most popular family destinations, with steady residential and commercial growth along Rock Road and Patriot Avenue.
Home prices in Derby
Home prices in Derby vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Derby
- Rock River Rapids
- Madison Avenue Central Park
- Derby Historical Museum
- Garrett Park and High Park
- Derby Marketplace and Rock Road corridor
Commuting from Derby
- Approximate drive to downtown Wichita: ~13 miles / ~16 minutes (approximate; no-traffic estimate via K-15 and US-54/400).
- McConnell AFB and south-Wichita employers are 10–15 minutes away.
Derby FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Derby, KS?
Home prices in Derby vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Derby, KS?
Approximate drive to downtown Wichita: ~13 miles / ~16 minutes (approximate; no-traffic estimate via K-15 and US-54/400).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.