DrydenMI
A town of 1,182. Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns.
What makes Dryden stand out
The thing Dryden does most differently from other towns.
1,182 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Dryden’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Dryden vs Capac - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Team Highlights: Varsity Football Mayville High School vs. Dryden High School - DrydenNFHS Network · Sep 28
- Team Highlights: Varsity Football Mayville High School vs. Dryden High School - MayvilleNFHS Network · Sep 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dryden. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Dryden beats the Michigan average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Dryden | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.7% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Most working residents commute out of Dryden
Most working residents leave Dryden for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Auburn Hills (6%), Sterling Heights (6%) and Almont (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Dryden has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Homes in Dryden sell for about $60K
The median sale price was $60,000 in May 2026.
0% of Dryden is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cardinal Field | — | 12 |
| 2. Memorial Park | — | 1 |
99% of working residents leave Dryden for work
Where Dryden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Dryden
Village in Michigan, United States
Dryden is a village in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,023 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Dryden Township.
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- Population
- 1,023
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 48428