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Dryden, MI

Village in Lapeer County, Michigan.

Population

1,182

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,073

ZIP codes

0

Dryden and its ZIP codes

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Dryden at a glance

  • Dryden is about 6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $70,352, 3% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,300 (10% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,238 a month.

Local data for Dryden, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dryden, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,352

Poverty rate

4.6%

Median home value

$208,300

Median rent

$1,238/mo

Homeownership

72.2%

Bachelor's or higher

17.1%

Median age

39.0

Average commute

33.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (319), Irish Americans (242), Polish Americans (240).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lapeer County. PPP loans are for Dryden.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,485

22,229 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,585

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$628M

FY 2026, $7,084 per person

Lapeer County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Dryden, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.6%
  • Carpooled6.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.2%

Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dryden, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

471

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

47

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 15°F

31.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dryden, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.2%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

13.9%

U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

Cities near Dryden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AlmontVillage4.2 mi1.4
Imlay CityCity5.4 mi2.5
LeonardVillage5.9 mi1
AtticaCensus-designated place6.4 mi4.8
MetamoraVillage8.5 mi0.8
CapacVillage11 mi1.9
OxfordVillage11 mi1.3
RomeoVillage11 mi2.2
LapeerCity12 mi7.3
Lake OrionVillage13 mi0.8
ArmadaVillage14 mi0.7
OrtonvilleVillage18 mi1
RochesterCity18 mi3.8
MemphisCity18 mi1.1
EmmettVillage18 mi1.5
Barnes LakeCensus-designated place19 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dryden, MI in?
Dryden is in Lapeer County, Michigan.
What is the population of Dryden, MI?
About 1,182 people live in Dryden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dryden?
Nearby places include Almont (4.2 mi), Imlay City (5.4 mi), Leonard (5.9 mi), Attica (6.4 mi), Metamora (8.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023