Living in DeWitt, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DeWitt · Census data 2020–2024
DeWitt has 5,546 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $92,587 (23% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $237,100, the median rent is $955/month.
DeWitt at a glance
- Population
- 5,546
- Median age
- 38.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $92,587State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $237,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $955/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is DeWitt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in DeWitt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In DeWitt the median home value is $237,100, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $955 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,648 a month in housing costs.
DeWitt median household income
The median household income in DeWitt is $92,587 and the income per person is $45,356. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in DeWitt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,302
- Owner-occupied
- 79.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.6%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.50
DeWitt demographics
- Population
- 5,546
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 2,177
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DeWitt ›
Education in DeWitt
34.6% of adults 25 and older in DeWitt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in DeWitt
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
DeWitt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWitt | 5,546 | $92,587 | $237,100 | $955 |
| Grand Mound | 510 | $82,143 | $145,200 | $763 |
| Welton | 114 | $65,625 | $120,300 | $925 |
| McCausland | 397 | $62,143 | $187,500 | $1,269 |
| Park View | 2,437 | $113,409 | $276,000 | $867 |
| Long Grove | 793 | $125,329 | $320,600 | $989 |
| Low Moor | 253 | $52,143 | $118,300 | $850 |
| Charlotte | 454 | $61,711 | $101,500 | $760 |
| Calamus | 417 | $68,250 | $148,100 | $641 |
More for people moving to DeWitt
DeWitt ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in DeWitt: FAQ
What is the median household income in DeWitt, IA?
The median household income in DeWitt is $92,587, 23% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in DeWitt?
The median home value in DeWitt is $237,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in DeWitt?
The median gross rent in DeWitt is $955 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is DeWitt, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
What is the median age in DeWitt?
The median age in DeWitt is 38.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in DeWitt?
The average commute to work in DeWitt is 24 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in DeWitt?
The unemployment rate in DeWitt is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is DeWitt?
34.6% of adults in DeWitt have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: