Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
De Witt, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$769
Population
8,764
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Delight in suburban amenities and educational opportunities near Syracuse
Scenic
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
De Witt is a common misspelling for the town of DeWitt, a Syracuse suburb home to Le Moyne College. Syracuse University is also just a short drive away, making the community a top choice for countless students, faculty, and staff. DeWitt residents enjoy a peaceful home atmosphere along with great educational opportunities at every level. The community boasts an array of apartments and houses available for rent in quiet, scenic neighborhoods.
DeWitt contains plenty of shopping and dining options in its many shopping centers and plazas strewn along Erie Boulevard, including the popular Shoppingtown Mall. The community enjoys a wide variety of outdoor recreation at the nearby Green Lakes State Park as well as several area country clubs and golf courses. Convenience to Interstates 481 and 690 connects the community to Greater Syracuse and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,739
Average: $99,845
Education
3,393
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,008
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
De Witt has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in De Witt, NY is $769 for one bedroom, $888 for two bedrooms, and $1,049 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in De Witt has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$769/month
415 Sq Ft
House
$2,885/month
1,736 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly De Witt, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
265 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
818 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Erie Canal Museum
- Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
- Clark Reservation State Park
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- Green Lakes State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Syracuse Hancock International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.