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Fryeburg, ME
Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine.
Population
1,484
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
496
ZIP codes
0
Fryeburg and its ZIP codes
Fryeburg at a glance
- Fryeburg is about 11 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,083 a year, 24% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,700 (11% below Maine) and median rent is $837 a month.
Local data for Fryeburg, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fryeburg, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,083
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$264,700
Median rent
$837/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (370), French Americans (252), Greek Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oxford County. PPP loans are for Fryeburg.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,315
16,970 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $8,161 per person
How people get to work
Fryeburg, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled19.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fryeburg, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
275
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fryeburg, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Fryeburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Conway, NHCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 7 |
| North Conway, NHCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6.8 |
| BridgtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.4 |
| Kezar FallsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Bartlett, NHCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| CornishCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| NaplesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Center Ossipee, NHCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| CascoCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| Steep FallsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 10 |
| OxfordCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.3 |
| NorwayCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5 |
| South ParisCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.9 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.2 |
| Center Sandwich, NHCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| Gorham, NHCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fryeburg, ME in?
- Fryeburg is in Oxford County, Maine.
- What is the population of Fryeburg, ME?
- About 1,484 people live in Fryeburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fryeburg?
- Nearby places include Conway, NH (7.7 mi), North Conway, NH (7.8 mi), Bridgton (13 mi), Kezar Falls (15 mi), Bartlett, NH (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023