At a Glance
Median Income
$49,750
$28,051 per capita
Home Value
$127,000
Zillow: $122,856
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
20.8% 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 $49,750 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,051. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 407 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dryden is $127,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,856. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
19.4% of adults in Dryden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dryden has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population545
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,750
Per Capita$28,051
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$610M
Avg Weekly Wage$865
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,000
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$122,856
Housing Units468
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,806/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation1,459 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dryden was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.