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Fruitland, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
521 Population 266/sq mi density
$138,500 Median Income $50,844 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $265,382 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
665 Violent Crime/100K 3,358 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$138,500 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fruitland, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$138,500
84% above
$50,844 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Zillow: $265,382
Violent Crime
665/100K
75% above
3,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
32% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 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
184%
Home Value
57%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
132%
Unemployment
297%
Crime
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fruitland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $138,500 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,844. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fruitland is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,382. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.

Safety & Crime

Fruitland reports 665 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,358/100K.

Education

44.6% of adults in Fruitland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fruitland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population521
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$138,500
Per Capita$50,844
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$265,382
Housing Units218
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent665/100K
Property3,358/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,136 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+35.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Fruitland was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.