At a Glance
Median Income
$78,487
$37,324 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
Zillow: $147,681
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.5% smoking rate
How Fritch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fritch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fritch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fritch residents earn a median household income of $78,487 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,324. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fritch is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,681. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
14.0% of adults in Fritch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fritch has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,544
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,570/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,487
Per Capita$37,324
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$10,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$1,094
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$147,681
Housing Units1,004
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation3,190 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fritch was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.