Maine
Fryeburg is a small town in Maine with a population of 1,665. Residents earn $61,944 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fryeburg receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fryeburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Fryeburg is $61,944, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fryeburg is $268,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Fryeburg is below the national average at 207 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,123 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Fryeburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches, including 83.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,944 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,906 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $977 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,894 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,839 |
| County GDP | $2,577M |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Healthcare | 140 |
| Retail | 221 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,355 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $268,100 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $339,412 |
| Census Median Rent | $869 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,355 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 13.9% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,428/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 140 |
| Total Violent | 206.9/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 29.6/100K |
| Assault | 177.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,122.9/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 206.9/100K |
| Theft | 857.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.1/100K |
| Arson | 29.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 83.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 424 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0201°N, 70.9720°W |
| County FIPS | 23017 |
Winner: Republican by 12.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 557/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 140 |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Retail Stores | 221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |