At a Glance
Median Income
$61,944
$30,906 per capita
Home Value
$268,100
Zillow: $339,412
Median Rent
$869/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
1,442/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
234 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fryeburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 3.8% (6% 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 $339,412. 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 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,442/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,665
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,944
Per Capita$30,906
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A
Home Value$268,100
Rent$869
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$339,412
Housing Units679
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent29/100K
Property1,442/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary206/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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