A suburb of the Greater Syracuse area, De Witt is comprised of the communities of East Syracuse and Jamesville that formed during the industrial revolution. In the early 1800's, the opening of the Erie Canal, followed by railroad construction through East Syracuse, caused a major growth surge in De Witt as people passed through Onondaga County on their way west. Employment was primarily based on agriculture and harvesting the area's natural resources, such as limestone from the Jamesville quarries. As these employees began to make homes for themselves, they also built various shops and taverns for the community and those who passed through it. De Witt experienced amazing residential growth at the close of both world wars and peaked in 1970 with 29,000 residents.

Today, De Witt is the eastern hub of Central NY, with a steady resident population of just over 24,000 and 43,000 workday residents. It is home to various manufacturing plants, business and industrial parks with major employers that include Bristol Myers Squibb, Carrier, New Venture Gear, Time Warner, UPS, and Verizon. The Eastern Syracuse-De Witt area offers easy access to Interstate 481, Interstate 90, and Interstate 690, making it an ideal location for a successful business market.

East Syracuse offers its residents a favorable climate, safe neighborhoods, quality educational facilities and convenient access to amenities found in De Witt and nearby Syracuse. The terrain features gently rolling hills in the south while the north is mostly flat. An abundance of opportunities for higher learning are within a reasonable driving distance, including Syracuse University, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry , SUNY's Empire State College, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Bryant & Stratton College, LeMoyne College and Onondaga Community College.

The East Syracuse-De Witt area has a number of developed parks for recreational purposes with an assortment of activities found in the nearby Finger Lakes Region and the city of Syracuse. The Finger Lakes Region is a stunning natural paradise that features rocky gorges, waterfalls and shimmering lakes carved by ancient glaciers. The countryside reveals vineyards and wine trails, as well as numerous opportunities for dining and shopping unique to the Finger Lakes area. Syracuse bustles with exciting entertainment, family-friendly activities and boasts the finest shopping experience in all of Central New York. Armory Square, The Carousel Center, Little Italy, Tipperary Hill and Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Burnet Park are a small sampling of what Syracuse has to offer.

East Syracuse, New York proudly offers a refuge from the fast-paced life of big cities. With its low-key atmosphere, low crime rate and prime location, businesses and families alike enjoy calling East Syracuse home.


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