Living in DeWitt, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DeWitt · Census data 2020–2024
DeWitt has 11,060 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $123,864 (44% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $297,600, the median rent is $1,172/month.
DeWitt at a glance
- Population
- 11,060
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $123,864State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $297,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,172/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is DeWitt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the New York median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
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 $297,600, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,172 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,181 a month in housing costs.
DeWitt median household income
The median household income in DeWitt is $123,864 and the income per person is $63,087. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in DeWitt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,370
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.39
DeWitt demographics
- Population
- 11,060
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 4,154
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DeWitt ›
Education in DeWitt
63.1% of adults 25 and older in DeWitt have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 34.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in DeWitt
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
DeWitt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWitt | 11,060 | $123,864 | $297,600 | $1,172 |
| East Syracuse | 3,039 | $62,143 | $126,200 | $927 |
| Syracuse | 146,384 | $47,819 | $138,400 | $1,039 |
| Lyncourt | 4,095 | $65,269 | $151,800 | $1,114 |
| Nedrow | 2,029 | $70,489 | $106,900 | $1,507 |
| Fayetteville | 4,214 | $127,559 | $258,700 | $1,187 |
| Minoa | 3,653 | $95,506 | $179,400 | $1,027 |
| Manlius | 4,644 | $69,942 | $263,300 | $1,072 |
| Mattydale | 5,971 | $66,940 | $121,900 | $1,163 |
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What is the median household income in DeWitt, NY?
The median household income in DeWitt is $123,864, 44% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $297,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in DeWitt?
The median gross rent in DeWitt is $1,172 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is DeWitt, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the New York median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
What is the median age in DeWitt?
The median age in DeWitt is 41.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in DeWitt?
The average commute to work in DeWitt is 17 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in DeWitt?
The unemployment rate in DeWitt is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is DeWitt?
63.1% 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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