Living in DeWitt, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DeWitt · Census data 2020–2024
DeWitt has 4,777 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $110,341 (51% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $309,900, the median rent is $1,072/month.
DeWitt at a glance
- Population
- 4,777
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $110,341State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $309,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,072/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is DeWitt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in DeWitt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In DeWitt the median home value is $309,900, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,931 a month in housing costs.
DeWitt median household income
The median household income in DeWitt is $110,341 and the income per person is $52,663. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in DeWitt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,795
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.65
DeWitt demographics
- Population
- 4,777
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 1,762
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DeWitt ›
Education in DeWitt
51% of adults 25 and older in DeWitt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 22.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in DeWitt
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
DeWitt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWitt | 4,777 | $110,341 | $309,900 | $1,072 |
| Wacousta | 1,711 | $109,250 | $283,700 | — |
| Edgemont Park | 2,551 | $62,543 | $162,400 | $774 |
| Bath | 2,896 | $60,417 | $205,800 | $1,268 |
| Waverly | 23,575 | $75,700 | $234,600 | $1,170 |
| East Lansing | 45,758 | $45,687 | $270,800 | $1,171 |
| Lansing | 113,023 | $54,382 | $128,700 | $993 |
| Grand Ledge | 7,804 | $68,980 | $194,000 | $982 |
| Haslett | 18,559 | $74,031 | $286,100 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in DeWitt, MI?
The median household income in DeWitt is $110,341, 51% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $309,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in DeWitt?
The median gross rent in DeWitt is $1,072 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is DeWitt, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in DeWitt?
The median age in DeWitt is 41.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in DeWitt?
The average commute to work in DeWitt is 23 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in DeWitt?
The unemployment rate in DeWitt is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is DeWitt?
51% 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.
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