Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Dewitt, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,272
Population
4,983
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Bask in this small town’s natural beauty
Family-Friendly
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Riverside
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Scenic
Located about eight miles north of Lansing in Clinton County, Dewitt exudes a classic small-town feel in a scenic environment. Dewitt’s Main Street contains a bevy of quaint shops, eateries, cafes, and salons in historic buildings along tree-lined streets. Home to a close community, Dewitt hosts regular events such as a weekly farmers market, annual Autumn Fest, John Bloom Arts Festival, movies in the park, and so much more.
Named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation, Dewitt is heavily steeped in nature with access to the Looking Glass River, Lake Geneva, and plenty of parks. Outdoor recreation abounds with these natural amenities in addition to the Dewitt Golf Center and Prairie Creek Golf Course. Convenience to I-69 and U.S. 127 affords Dewitt residents simple commutes and travels too.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,901
Average: $113,872
Education
1,747
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,635
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dewitt has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Dewitt, MI is $796 for a studio, $1,269 for one bedroom, $1,561 for two bedrooms, and $2,139 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dewitt has increased by 7.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,269/month
758 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dewitt, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Herbison Woods Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
483 Students
Schavey Road Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
508 Students
Fuerstenau Early Childhood Center
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades 6-8
766 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
960 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Impression 5 Science Center
- Michigan Wetland Management District
- Potter Park Zoo
- W.J. Beal Botanical Garden
- Michigan State University Museum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Capital Region 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 February 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.