Cost of Living in DeWitt, MI

Population 4,774 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

93
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives DeWitt a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $303,000.

DeWitt sits roughly 9 miles north of Lansing — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 154% higher than Lansing's $119,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 99
Rent 83

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in DeWitt

The median home value in DeWitt is $303,200 — 1% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,088/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $105,857/year is 42% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 57.9°F and lows of 39.2°F, with about 50.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, DeWitt has a cost of living index of 93 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$303,200
1% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$312,814
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
17% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,408/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 78.6%
Renter-occupied 21.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,088
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,702/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.5 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.5%
Carpooled
7.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
17.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$105,857
42% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,832
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
21% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.5%
Graduate degree 21.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42
Male median age 41.3
Female median age 43.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.9°F
Avg Low
39.2°F
Annual Precip
33.3"
Annual Snowfall
50.2"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 313444586979838174614736
Low °F 171826364857616052413223
Precip" 2.061.712.133.263.663.762.943.482.813.162.461.90
Snow" 14.312.95.91.70.00.00.00.00.00.23.911.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
85.8%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
240
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
3,196
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in DeWitt, MI?

DeWitt has a cost index of 93 (100 = national average). It is 7% below the national average.

What is average rent in DeWitt, MI?

The median gross rent in DeWitt is $1,088 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in DeWitt?

The median home value in DeWitt is $303,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in DeWitt?

The median household income in DeWitt is $105,857 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in DeWitt, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in DeWitt is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is DeWitt, MI affordable?

DeWitt is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 93 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in DeWitt?

DeWitt has average high temperatures of 57.9°F and average lows of 39.2°F. Annual precipitation is 33.3". Average annual snowfall is 50.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

DeWitt at a Glance

Population
4,774
Median Income
$105,857
Home Value
$303,200
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg High Temp
57.9°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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