At a Glance
Median Income
$120,539
$59,949 per capita
Home Value
$271,700
Zillow: $233,582
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
805/100K
3,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How De Witt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows De Witt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Witt a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Witt residents earn a median household income of $120,539 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,949. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,898 business establishments, including 1,173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Witt is $271,700 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,582. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
De Witt reports 805 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 112% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,982/100K.
Education
63.2% of adults in De Witt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Witt has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population10,815
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,666/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,539
Per Capita$59,949
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,700
Rent$1,106
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$233,582
Housing Units4,310
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent805/100K
Property3,982/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation723 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.2%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+36.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in De Witt was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.