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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
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About DeRuyter

Tucked into the rolling hills of southwestern Madison County, DeRuyter offers a quiet rural lifestyle surrounded by classic Central New York scenery. Everyday life centers around the historic village and the nearby DeRuyter Reservoir, a popular spot just up the road for boating, fishing, and lakeside living. Ezra Cornell even spent his childhood roaming these hills before going on to found Cornell University in nearby Ithaca.

June 19 1912 DeRuyter NY

The community itself is small and closely connected, with local kids attending grades K through 12 all under one roof at DeRuyter Central School, and neighbors gathering each summer for the longstanding Fireman's Fair. For newcomers, it offers plenty of open space, quiet country roads, and relaxed living within reach of regional hubs. Syracuse is about 30 miles to the north and Cortland is just 20 miles away, keeping jobs, shopping, and healthcare easily accessible.

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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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