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Fryeburg, ME


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Fryeburg, Maine

Fryeburg, Maine, in Oxford county, is 43 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 114 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 3,083.

The People and Families of Fryeburg

In Fryeburg, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fryeburg had a median family income of $40,128. Fryeburg benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Fryeburg residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Fryeburg Housing

In Fryeburg, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Fryeburg, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Fryeburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Fryeburg Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Fryeburg, ME

Comparing Fryeburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population69
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population52
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
People Above Poverty55
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime66

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