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Dresden is a small town of 1,709 in Ohio, with a median household income of $44,531
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dresden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dresden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dresden city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.0
Dresden's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dresden costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dresden, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$749
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,531
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dresden's violent crime rate is 95.1 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
95.1 /100k
Property Crime
832.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dresden is served primarily by Tri-Valley Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dresden, OH
National Avg
School District
Tri-Valley Local
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dresden sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Dresden's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dresden roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,600 and median rent is $749/month.
Dresden's violent crime rate is 95.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 832.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dresden are operated by Tri-Valley Local.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.1:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dresden, OH has a population of 1,709, a median household income of $44,531, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dresden averages 36.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches
with about 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dresden, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43821.
The population of Dresden, Ohio is 1,709 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dresden: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $120,600, median household income $44,531, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dresden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
