At a Glance
Median Income
$64,352
$28,849 per capita
Home Value
$211,200
Zillow: $253,538
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
184/100K
2,205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
12.3% smoking rate
How Fruitland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fruitland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fruitland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fruitland residents earn a median household income of $64,352 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,849. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,657 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fruitland is $211,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,538. Median rent is $1,354/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Fruitland reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,205/100K.
Education
39.7% of adults in Fruitland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruitland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,698
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,515/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,352
Per Capita$28,849
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,200
Rent$1,354
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$253,538
Housing Units2,173
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent184/100K
Property2,205/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation33 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fruitland was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.