At a Glance
Median Income
$61,563
$29,871 per capita
Home Value
$108,800
Zillow: $382,532
Median Rent
$414/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
4,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
246 sunny days/yr
How DeRuyter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeRuyter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeRuyter a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
DeRuyter residents earn a median household income of $61,563 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,871. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,634 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in DeRuyter is $108,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,532. Median rent is $414/month, with 30.6% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
DeRuyter reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,016/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in DeRuyter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeRuyter has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
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.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,563
Per Capita$29,871
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$3,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,083
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,800
Rent$414
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$382,532
Housing Units175
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property4,016/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,289 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in DeRuyter was built in 1938.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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