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De Witt.
De Witt is an unincorporated community in Onondaga County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in De Witt
De Witt is a community of 10,815 people in New York. The median household income is $123,864, median rent runs about $1,172 per month, and median home values are around $297,600. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
De Witt at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
9.4%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Median household income
Demographics9.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in De Witt: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In De Witt, the largest foreign-born group is from India (17.6%), and 4.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
21.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.9%
of households
Married Couples
47.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in De Witt
In De Witt, rent runs 28% below the NY average, and home values are 30% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,402
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below NY average
Unemployment in De Witt and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Onondaga County, which includes De Witt, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
De Witt: Onondaga County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Onondaga County (county-wide) · Annual averages
De Witt is about 2% of Onondaga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What De Witt Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Syracuse, NY metro area
Commute16.9 min avg
How De Witt residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In De Witt, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 90% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in De Witt is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
317.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
5,129.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Dewitt Town Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Onondaga County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Onondaga County, which includes De Witt, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Lake-Effect Snow | $318,750 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $119,950 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $156,500 |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $92,750 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $310,750 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,000 |
| 2019 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $189,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Heavy Snow | $95,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Onondaga County, county-wide
De Witt is about 2% of Onondaga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Onondaga County, which includes De Witt, is typically good — 298 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
298
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Onondaga County, county-wide
De Witt is about 2% of Onondaga County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
De Witt has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.4"
Annual Snowfall
127.8"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
174
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.58" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.46" |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 3.04" |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.48" |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 3.42" |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 3.56" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.86" |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.70" |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.38" |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.89" |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 3.23" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 3.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in De Witt
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside De Witt's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Syracuse VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Syracuse
Crouse Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Syracuse
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Syracuse
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in De Witt
De Witt's student/teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 63.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
63.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in De Witt
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,439 students · in-state tuition $41,946 · 73% graduate · median earnings $67,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 15,477 students · in-state tuition $68,429 · 82% graduate · median earnings $85,054 (10 yrs after entry)
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
2.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,839 students · in-state tuition $9,303 · 76% graduate · median earnings $64,530 (10 yrs after entry)
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
3.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 313 students · in-state tuition $24,440 · 89% graduate · median earnings $92,298 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 159 students · 88% graduate · median earnings $95,243 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for De Witt
De Witt has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayFort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
34 mi awayWomen's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayPublic Libraries in De Witt
Community Library Of Dewitt & Jamesville
5110 Jamesville Road, Dewitt
Cities Near De Witt
The closest cities within 60 miles
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De Witt FAQ
Is De Witt, New York affordable?⌄
De Witt's median rent is $1,172/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $123,864/year. Median home value is $297,600.
Is De Witt, New York safe?⌄
De Witt's violent crime rate was 317 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 5129 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in De Witt, New York?⌄
Onondaga County, which includes De Witt, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in De Witt, New York?⌄
The cost of living in De Witt is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,172/month and median household income is $123,864/year. The median home value is $297,600. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in De Witt, New York?⌄
The average commute in De Witt is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from