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A western Maine town bordering New Hampshire, home to the famous Fryeburg Fair.

🌲 Did you know? The Fryeburg Fair is the largest agricultural fair in Maine and one of the largest in New England.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Fryeburg, Maine (2026)

As of July 2026, the typical home in Fryeburg is worth about $360,000 β€” about 3% below the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $869 a month, the median household income is $61,944.

Typical home value $360,000 Zillow, July 2026
vs. U.S. typical home -3% $372,000
Median rent (monthly) $869 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $61,944 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 1,665 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.

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How much does a house cost in Fryeburg, Maine?

The typical home value in Fryeburg is about $360,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 3% below the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Fryeburg, Maine?

Typical rent in Fryeburg runs about $869 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Fryeburg, Maine?

The median household income in Fryeburg is about $61,944, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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