At a Glance
Median Income
$62,546
$26,431 per capita
Home Value
$135,400
Zillow: $226,132
Median Rent
$886/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
16.3% 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+
3.7 / 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 $62,546 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,431. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dresden is $135,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,132. Median rent is $886/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
13.3% of adults in Dresden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dresden has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,805
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,410/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,546
Per Capita$26,431
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,400
Rent$886
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$226,132
Housing Units724
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation735 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Dresden was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.