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Dryden, NY

Dryden, NY.

Population: 4,794 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Dryden, NY is $301,042 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 62 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$301,042

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$301,042
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.2%
10-year appreciation
+76.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$301,042
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$320,000
Median list price
$320,000
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
+7.6%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,198/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,427/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,709/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,040/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,631/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.6 : 1
Schools include
DRYDEN HIGH SCHOOL, DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL, DRYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rosen Brothers Scrap Yard/Dump (9.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.8 in
Annual snowfall
64.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
331
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,387
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (34 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Cortland County Chase Field (CTX) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARNOT OGDEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-859 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,321
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,770
Average weekly wage
$1,391
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
471

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

How it compares

DrydenState medianUS median
Typical home value$301,042$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$320,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market62 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,321$4,500$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 typical home value in Dryden, NY?
$301,042.
What is the median sale price in Dryden, NY?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dryden, NY?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Dryden, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,709/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dryden, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Dryden, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Dryden, NY. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Dryden, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dryden, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dryden, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dryden, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Dryden, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dryden, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dryden, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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