Fries, VA

Virginia

Fries is a small town in Virginia with a population of 286. Residents earn $29,853 per year, which is 60% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
286 Population 447/sq mi density
$29,853 Median Income $31,202 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $143,790 Zillow
$346 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$29,853 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $346/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $29,853
60% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,200
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $346
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Fries Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population286
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$29,853
Per Capita$31,202
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$346
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$143,790
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation2,150 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+86.3%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Libraries1

Is Fries a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fries receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fries offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fries is $29,853, 60% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fries is $104,200, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $346 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Fries experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 16.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Fries has a population of 286 with a density of 447 people per square mile. The median age is 65.8 years, 69% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

286
Total Population
447
People / sq mi
65.8yrs
Median Age
69% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Fries vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fries vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fries is $29,853, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Fries vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,853
60% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,202
Avg Weekly Wage$801
IRS Avg AGI$48,395

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)400

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare54
Retail74
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,829
9% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Work from Home2.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fries is $104,200, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $346 (70% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $143,790.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,200
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$143,790

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$346
70% below US avg
Rent Burden33.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,829
9% above US avg
Effective Rate3.67%
In Fries, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.4% report depression. 31.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fries vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure34.9%
Asthma12.3%
COPD9.7%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity31.4%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress22.1%
Physical Distress17.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death19,228/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access98.4%
Healthcare Facilities54

Crime Rates: Fries vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Fries has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall16.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,150 ft (655 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density447/sq mi
Coordinates36.7141°N, 80.9750°W
County FIPS51640
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 27.7%

Winner: Republican by 43.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
38% below US avg
High School+86.3%
School Test Score5.58
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density447/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities54
Restaurants33
Retail Stores74

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Work from Home2.0%

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