Depression in old age is a growing public health issue that causes morbidity and has a negative impact on quality of life. Depression in the elderly is not yet recognized as a public health issue, and it is generally underdiagnosed and undertreated. The physical and social surroundings have a significant impact on the elderly's health. As a result, the current study was designed to assess and compare depression among senior people living in a specific community area. Methods: A descriptive research was conducted on 100 elderly people. Following informed consent, a pre-tested, externally validated short form geriatric depression scale with fifteen points is used to determine the amount of depression. Results: Depression was common among the elderly. When the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and depression among the elderly living in the community was examined, it was discovered that marital status and the presence of chronic disease were substantially linked with depression. Conclusions: The high frequency of depression reported among the elderly suggests the need for depression screening.