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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $29,853 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,202 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $801 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,395 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 400 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $104,200 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $143,790 |
| Census Median Rent | $346 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.2% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.1% |
| Physical Distress | 17.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 19,228/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,150 ft (655 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7141°N, 80.9750°W |
| County FIPS | 51640 |
Winner: Republican by 43.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 74 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |