At a Glance
Median Income
$68,571
$25,776 per capita
Home Value
$108,000
Zillow: $236,521
Median Rent
$913/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.1% smoking rate
How Dresden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dresden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dresden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dresden residents earn a median household income of $68,571 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,776. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dresden is $108,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,521. Median rent is $913/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.9% of adults in Dresden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dresden has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population318
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,060/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,571
Per Capita$25,776
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$2,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,000
Rent$913
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$236,521
Housing Units153
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation507 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute14 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Dresden was founded in 1867.
The median home in Dresden was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.