Fryeburg, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,665 Population 557/sq mi density
$61,944 Median Income $30,906 per capita
$268,100 Home Value $357,240 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
56 Violent Crime/100K 1,142 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$268,100 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fryeburg, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,944
18% below
$30,906 per capita
Home Value
$268,100
5% below
Zillow: $357,240
Median Rent
$869/mo
25% below
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
1,142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Fryeburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fryeburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
95%
Rent
75%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fryeburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fryeburg residents earn a median household income of $61,944 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,906. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,839 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fryeburg is $268,100 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,240. Median rent is $869/month, with 35.8% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Fryeburg reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,142/100K.

Education

19.3% of adults in Fryeburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fryeburg has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,665
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,944
Per Capita$30,906
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A
Home Value$268,100
Rent$869
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$357,240
Housing Units679
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property1,142/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,428/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation424 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Fryeburg was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.