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Dryden, NY


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Dryden, New York

Dryden, New York, in Tompkins county, is 39 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 134 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is home to some 1,832 residents.

The People and Families of Dryden

In Dryden, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dryden had a median family income of $54,489. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Dryden.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Dryden. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Dryden Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Dryden was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Dryden, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDryden Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Dryden College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Dryden Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Dryden Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Dryden Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Dryden, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women107
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income95
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Rents48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes16

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