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Dryden, ON

Ontario

Dryden is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,388. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,388 Population 292/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $50,720 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$860 Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 229 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $860
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

How Dryden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,388
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$50,720
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty10.1%
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$860
Ownership73.0%
Housing Units3,315
Rent Burden10.4%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+33.2%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Dryden a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dryden receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dryden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dryden is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dryden is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dryden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches, including 47.3 inches of snow.

Dryden has a population of 7,388 with a density of 292 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 3.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.5% of residents.

Population

7,388
Total Population
2021 Census
292
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
25.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Dryden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.5%
17% above US avg
Spanish 1.8%
86% below US avg
Other Languages 6.6%

Social Characteristics

Dryden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dryden is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,720 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $975, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 229 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dryden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,720
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)229

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Dryden is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 73.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,315 total housing units in the city. 10.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$860
26% below US avg
Rent Burden10.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.0%
Owner-Occupied73.0%
Renter-Occupied27.0%
Housing Units3,315

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Dryden receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Dryden vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Dryden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates49.7833°N, 92.7503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 47.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.2 in
February 6°F (-14°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
December 8°F (-14°C) 1.2 in

Dryden has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school. 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+33.2%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density292/sq mi
Total Area25.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

Schools in Dryden

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École catholique de l'Enfant-Jésus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dryden

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKDR-FM 92.7 Dryden, ON adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Dryden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dryden District Museum

Libraries in Dryden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dryden Public Library0.0

Hotels in Dryden

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Patricia Inn

Cafes in Dryden

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Veterinaries in Dryden

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trans Canada Pet Clinic

Gas Stations in Dryden

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CAN-OP
Co-Op
Esso
Mobil
Petro-Canada

Shopping Malls in Dryden

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Mile Plaza

Gyms in Dryden

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Edge

Golf Courses in Dryden

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eagles Landing Golf Course

Airports Near Dryden

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dryden Regional AirportYHDMedium Airport
Eton Rugby Airport-Small Airport
Vermilion Bay Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dryden

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dryden Full Gospel Church

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Bigfoot Sightings
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Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dryden

What is the population of Dryden?

Dryden has a population of 7,388 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 292 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is Dryden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,000, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Dryden safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Dryden receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Dryden?

Dryden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 47.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dryden?

The job market in Dryden faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $975. There are 229 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 10.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Dryden?

The median home value in Dryden is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $860. The homeownership rate is 73.0%.

How are the schools in Dryden?

10.0% of adults in Dryden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school. 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Dryden?

The average commute in Dryden is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Dryden?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dryden is 95.8% White, 3.5% Asian. 91.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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