Fries, VA

Fries, Virginia

Fries, Virginia, in Grayson county, is 59 miles NW of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 103 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 614 people people live in Fries.

The People and Families of Fries

In Fries, about 54% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Fries, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the town. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Fries nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fries had a median family income of $30,250.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Fries.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the town enjoy its low crime rate.

Fries Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fries, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. The average year in which most residences in Fries were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Virginia. Fries isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Fries, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Fries, VA

Comparing Fries to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Fries Almanac

Fries Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fries Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Fries residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fries, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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