At a Glance
Median Income
$29,853
$31,202 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $150,516
Median Rent
$346/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
21.1% smoking rate
How Fries Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fries's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fries a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fries residents earn a median household income of $29,853 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,202. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fries is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,516. Median rent is $346/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
20.9% of adults in Fries hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population286
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,853
Per Capita$31,202
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$801
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$346
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$150,516
Housing Units301
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death19,228/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation2,150 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fries was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.