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Fries, VA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyFries Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyFries Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFries Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fries Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Fries, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity51
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married36
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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