Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Dryden is a small town in Virginia with a population of 545. Residents earn $49,750 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dryden receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dryden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dryden is $49,750, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 25.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Dryden is $127,000, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Dryden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,750 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,051 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $865 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,968 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.5% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 407 |
| County GDP | $610M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,943 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.32% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 7.7% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $127,000 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $122,612 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,943 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.32% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 17.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,806/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.0 inches |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,459 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7758°N, 82.9441°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County FIPS | 51169 |
Winner: Republican by 70.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.4% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.7% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 7.7% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |