At a Glance
Median Income
$46,113
$30,132 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
Zillow: $396,127
Median Rent
$798/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
15.6% 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+
3.9 / 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 $46,113 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,132. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fruitland is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,127. Median rent is $798/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
22.6% of adults in Fruitland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruitland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,417
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,113
Per Capita$30,132
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$798
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$396,127
Housing Units1,374
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation2,685 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fruitland was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.