What are the schools like in Fryeburg, ME?

Fryeburg is served primarily by RSU 72/MSAD 72. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Fryeburg?

The median household income in Fryeburg, ME is $41,350 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Fryeburg, ME?

Fryeburg has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 84.0 inches.

Fryeburg, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fryeburg, ME affordable or expensive?

Fryeburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fryeburg is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $238,400 and the median rent is $644 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fryeburg, ME?

Fryeburg has a violent crime rate of 27.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1058.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fryeburg, ME a Good Place to Live?

Fryeburg is a small town of 1,503 in Maine, with a median household income of $41,350 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Fryeburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fryeburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fryeburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.7

Fryeburg's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fryeburg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fryeburg, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$238,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$644	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,350	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fryeburg's violent crime rate is 27.9 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.9 /100k

Property Crime

1058.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fryeburg is served primarily by RSU 72/MSAD 72. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fryeburg, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 72/MSAD 72	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fryeburg sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 84.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fryeburg, ME
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	84.0"

Demographics

Metric	Fryeburg, ME	National Avg
Population	1,503	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Conway, NH 7 mi Conway, NH 8 mi Bridgton, ME 13 mi Kezar Falls, ME 15 mi Bartlett, NH 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Fryeburg

Fryeburg, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04037

Fryeburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fryeburg, ME affordable or expensive?

Fryeburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fryeburg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $238,400 and median rent is $644/month.

What is the crime rate in Fryeburg, ME?

Fryeburg's violent crime rate is 27.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1058.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fryeburg?

Public schools in Fryeburg are operated by RSU 72/MSAD 72. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fryeburg, ME a good place to live?

Fryeburg, ME has a population of 1,503, a median household income of $41,350, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fryeburg?

Fryeburg averages 30.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 84.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fryeburg?

Fryeburg, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04037.

What is the population of Fryeburg?

The population of Fryeburg, Maine is 1,503 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fryeburg?

Key numbers for living in Fryeburg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $238,400, median household income $41,350, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fryeburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.