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Fruitland, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Henderson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,417 Population 300/sq mi density
$46,113 Median Income $30,132 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $396,127 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
332 Violent Crime/100K 4,096 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,113 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $798/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
332 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fruitland, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,113
39% below
$30,132 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
52% below
Zillow: $396,127
Median Rent
$798/mo
31% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
13% below
4,096/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
301 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
48%
Rent
69%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fruitland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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.

Safety & Crime

Fruitland reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,096/100K.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,417
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent332/100K
Property4,096/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,875/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.