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Dryden, MI

Dryden, MI.

Population: 5,151 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dryden, MI is $394,405 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,100 after a median 7 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$394,405

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$394,405
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+20.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+98.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$394,786
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$415,100
Median list price
$388,800
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
+24.9%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,777/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,929/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.8 : 1
Schools include
Dryden High School, Dryden Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Metamora Landfill (6.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.9 in
Annual snowfall
36.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,262
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,276

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Handleman Sky Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
45
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+269 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
32.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,700
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,076
Average weekly wage
$1,006
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
179

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DrydenState medianUS median
Median home value$394,405$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$415,100$265,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,700$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dryden, MI?
$394,405.
What is the median sale price in Dryden, MI?
$415,100.
How long do homes take to sell in Dryden, MI?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Dryden, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,459/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dryden, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, iceStorm, tornado.
Is Dryden, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Dryden, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dryden, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dryden, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dryden, MI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dryden, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Dryden, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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