At a Glance
Median Income
$68,199
$31,555 per capita
Home Value
$202,100
Zillow: $397,011
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.1% smoking rate
How Dryden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dryden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dryden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dryden residents earn a median household income of $68,199 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,555. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dryden is $202,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,011. Median rent is $1,093/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
14.1% of adults in Dryden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dryden has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,125
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,199
Per Capita$31,555
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,100
Rent$1,093
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$397,011
Housing Units434
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation942 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Dryden was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.