Michigan · Metropolitan Area
DeWitt is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,774. Residents earn $105,857 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, DeWitt receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. DeWitt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in DeWitt is $105,857, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places DeWitt among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in DeWitt is $303,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
DeWitt is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 665 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
DeWitt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 50.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,857 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,832 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,741 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,464 |
| County GDP | $3,168M |
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Healthcare | 131 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,237 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $303,200 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $312,815 |
| Median List Price | $327,450 |
| Median List Price | $327,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $149 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,088 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,408 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,237 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,260/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 131 |
| Total Violent | 64.3/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 21.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 42.9/100K |
| Total Property | 664.8/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 214.5/100K |
| Theft | 428.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 21.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 841 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8388°N, 84.5838°W |
| County FIPS | 26037 |
Winner: Republican by 8.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.8% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,681/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 131 |
| Restaurants | 99 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |