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Dryden, NY

Village in Tompkins County, New York.

Population

1,671

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

951

ZIP codes

0

Dryden and its ZIP codes

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Dryden at a glance

  • Dryden is about 2.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $50,435, 41% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,900 (46% below New York) and median rent is $870 a month.

Local data for Dryden, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dryden, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$50,435

Poverty rate

18.2%

Median home value

$230,900

Median rent

$870/mo

Homeownership

52.6%

Bachelor's or higher

47.8%

Median age

45.7

Average commute

21.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (245), Irish Americans (216), Italian Americans (132).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$72,152

47,711 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,490

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$775M

FY 2026, $7,328 per person

Tompkins County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone65.5%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked6.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home21.4%

Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dryden, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

484

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

366

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 12°F

39.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dryden, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.2%

U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

13.4%

U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

Cities near Dryden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FreevilleVillage2.7 mi1.1
McLeanCensus-designated place4 mi0.2
VirgilCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.9
GrotonVillage7.2 mi1.7
Slaterville SpringsCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.3
Munsons CornersCensus-designated place7.3 mi2.2
VarnaCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.7
Cortland WestCensus-designated place7.9 mi5.2
Northeast IthacaCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.5
Forest HomeCensus-designated place9.1 mi0.2
BrooktondaleCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.2
East IthacaCensus-designated place9.6 mi2.1
CortlandCity9.6 mi3.9
Cayuga HeightsVillage9.8 mi1.8
Blodgett MillsCensus-designated place10 mi2.2
LansingVillage10 mi4.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dryden, NY in?
Dryden is in Tompkins County, New York.
What is the population of Dryden, NY?
About 1,671 people live in Dryden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dryden?
Nearby places include Freeville (2.7 mi), McLean (4 mi), Virgil (5.3 mi), Groton (7.2 mi), Slaterville Springs (7.2 mi).

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