Derby
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
One of Commerce City's original settlements, a Burlington Railroad station laid out as a town in 1889. Today the neighborhood blends midcentury ranch-style homes with a handful of modern traditional builds from the 2020s. Downtown Derby retains 1950s and '60s character with locally owned shops and some of the metro's best casual Mexican restaurants. The 88 Drive-In Theatre adds retro charm. Median price around $360K makes it one of the most affordable entry points in the metro.
Community Anchors
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (15,000 acres, free admission)
- Buffalo Run Golf Course (18-hole links-style public course, Keith Foster design)
- Bison Ridge Recreation Center (108,000 sq ft)
- Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Colorado Rapids MLS, concerts)
- Prairie Gateway Open Space
- South Platte River Trail
- Second Creek Open Space / Trail
- Belle Creek Trail
- 88 Drive-In Theatre (operating since 1972)
- 30+ city parks and growing trail network
Nearby Schools
- Adams City High School
- Adams City Middle School
- Dupont Elementary
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Price Range
$325K$650K
$300K–$450K
More accessible end of Commerce City
Era Built
1940–2020
19002026
Historic / Mid-Century / Late 20th Century / Early 21st Century / New Build