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DeRuyter, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

DeRuyter is a small town in New York with a population of 380. Residents earn $61,563 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
380 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $29,871 per capita
$108,800 Home Value
$414 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $414/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,563
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $108,800
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.4%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $414
64% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

How DeRuyter Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population380
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,563
Per Capita$29,871
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$3,091M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,800
Rent$414
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units175
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured6.3%
Smoking15.4%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.7%
Libraries10

Is DeRuyter a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, DeRuyter receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. DeRuyter stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in DeRuyter is $61,563, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in DeRuyter is $108,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $414 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

DeRuyter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

DeRuyter has a population of 380 with a density of 1,027 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

380
Total Population
1,027
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.7%
Female 55.3%

Race & Ethnicity

DeRuyter vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

DeRuyter vs U.S. Average

The median household income in DeRuyter is $61,563, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: DeRuyter vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,563
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,871
Avg Weekly Wage$1,083
IRS Avg AGI$80,367

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,634
County GDP$3,091M

Business (County)

Restaurants160
Healthcare159
Retail200
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,682
177% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.8%

Walkability

The median home value in DeRuyter is $108,800, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $414 (64% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,800
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$414
64% below US avg
Rent Burden30.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.8%
Housing Units175
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,682
177% above US avg
Effective Rate8.90%
In DeRuyter, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: DeRuyter vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma12.0%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Uninsured6.3%
27% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,353
Dentists1:2,796
Mental Health1:403
Checkup Rate78.6%
Dental Visits59.4%
Premature Death6,940/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access71.8%
Healthcare Facilities159
DeRuyter has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Coordinates42.7587°N, 75.8867°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36053
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.1-point margin. 77.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.5%
D 43.5%

Winner: Republican by 13.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
28% below US avg
High School+87.5%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.7%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities159
Restaurants160
Retail Stores200

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.8%

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