At a Glance
Median Income
$51,920
$37,829 per capita
Home Value
$211,700
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$936/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
13.7% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dryden residents earn a median household income of $51,920 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,829. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dryden is $211,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $936/month, with 30.0% 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 1974.
Education
44.7% of adults in Dryden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dryden has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,783
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,013/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,920
Per Capita$37,829
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A
Home Value$211,700
Rent$936
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units964
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,078 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Dryden was built in 1974.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.