Living in Fries, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fries · Census data 2020–2024
Fries has 330 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $33,056 (65% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $121,600, the median rent is $333/month.
Fries is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fries at a glance
- Population
- 330
- Median age
- 47.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $33,056State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $121,600State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $333/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 75.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Fries a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 17%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fries
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fries the median home value is $121,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $333 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $971 a month in housing costs.
Fries median household income
The median household income in Fries is $33,056 and the income per person is $25,021. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Fries: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 268
- Owner-occupied
- 75.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.7%
- Vacant
- 45.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.26
45.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fries has many vacation and second homes.
Fries demographics
- Population
- 330
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 37.3%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fries ›
Education in Fries
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Fries have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fries
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Fries vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fries | 330 | $33,056 | $121,600 | $333 |
| Galax | 6,726 | $38,675 | $141,300 | $743 |
| Ivanhoe | 540 | $51,406 | $95,500 | — |
| Woodlawn | 2,250 | $78,405 | $146,700 | — |
| Independence | 1,132 | $39,286 | $122,400 | $668 |
| Hillsville | 2,864 | $58,000 | $159,000 | $747 |
| Lowgap | 264 | $60,368 | $163,500 | $763 |
| Fancy Gap | 214 | $98,798 | — | — |
| Fort Chiswell | 821 | $88,719 | $163,300 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in Fries, VA?
The median household income in Fries is $33,056, 65% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fries?
The median home value in Fries is $121,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Fries?
The median gross rent in Fries is $333 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Fries, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in Fries?
The median age in Fries is 47.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Fries?
The average commute to work in Fries is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fries?
The unemployment rate in Fries is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fries?
16.5% of adults in Fries have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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