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DeRuyter, NY

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Population
414
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,291 ft
Median Home Value
$107,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$456/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityCortland, New York19 miles away · 17,394 residents.

About DeRuyter

DeRuyter is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The 2020 census counted 1,276 residents. The town is named after Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, a famous admiral in the Dutch navy. The name de Ruyter means "the Rider". DeRuyter makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about DeRuyter is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. DeRuyter has a village in it also called DeRuyter. DeRuyter was one of five towns formed before Madison County was created. DeRuyter was established by a partition of Cazenovia in 1798.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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