Living in Dryden, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dryden · Census data 2020–2024
Dryden has 1,671 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $50,435 (41% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $230,900, the median rent is $870/month.
Dryden at a glance
- Population
- 1,671
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $50,435State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $230,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $870/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Dryden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dryden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dryden the median home value is $230,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 41.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,779 a month in housing costs.
Dryden median household income
The median household income in Dryden is $50,435 and the income per person is $38,082. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Dryden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 977
- Owner-occupied
- 52.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.4%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.81
Dryden demographics
- Population
- 1,671
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 912
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dryden ›
Education in Dryden
47.8% of adults 25 and older in Dryden have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dryden
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Dryden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden | 1,671 | $50,435 | $230,900 | $870 |
| Freeville | 458 | $77,426 | $200,000 | $1,080 |
| McLean | 410 | $75,962 | — | — |
| Virgil | 220 | $67,813 | $251,800 | — |
| Slaterville Springs | 130 | $63,281 | — | $950 |
| Groton | 1,834 | $60,114 | $156,700 | $832 |
| Varna | 687 | $70,227 | — | $1,759 |
| Munsons Corners | 2,662 | $56,069 | $135,700 | $959 |
| Cortland West | 1,020 | $127,019 | $275,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dryden, NY?
The median household income in Dryden is $50,435, 41% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dryden?
The median home value in Dryden is $230,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Dryden?
The median gross rent in Dryden is $870 per month, about 41.5% of household income.
Is Dryden, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Dryden?
The median age in Dryden is 45.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Dryden?
The average commute to work in Dryden is 22 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dryden?
The unemployment rate in Dryden is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dryden?
47.8% of adults in Dryden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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