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Dryden

A village of 1,182 people in Michigan
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.0 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Dryden

Village in Michigan, United States
1,023Population
1.1 sq miArea
935 ftElevation

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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Living in Dryden

Housing in Dryden

$60K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $60,000 in May 2026.

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Safety in Dryden

A

Safety Grade A

Dryden reports less crime per resident than 88% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Dryden 1
Michigan 4.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Dryden 2.9
Michigan 13
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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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.

Auburn Hills
6%
Sterling Heights
6%
Almont
6%
Dryden
5%
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Health in Dryden

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 87% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

9better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mclaren Lapeer RegionLapeer · 12.7 mi · ER
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Imlay CityImlay City · 4.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Dryden · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dryden →

Natural hazards in Dryden

24
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dryden →

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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.

33° / 19°Winter
56° / 36°Spring
80° / 59°Summer
60° / 42°Fall
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