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Dryden, MI


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Dryden, Michigan

Dryden, Michigan, in Lapeer county, is 20 miles N of Rochester Hills, Michigan (center to center) and 42 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The village is home to some 815 residents.

The People and Families of Dryden

In Dryden, about 63% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Dryden are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

The people of the village are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dryden had a median family income of $57,639. More so than most places, the people in Dryden generally have good jobs with good salaries.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Dryden. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Dryden Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Dryden was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Dryden, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dryden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Dryden Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Dryden People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Dryden, MI

Comparing Dryden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity42
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone11
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