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Ruidoso Downs, NM
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Ruidoso Downs, NM
At a Glance
How Ruidoso Downs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruidoso Downs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ruidoso Downs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ruidoso Downs residents earn a median household income of $31,413 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,430. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 888 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruidoso Downs is $55,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,079. Median rent is $826/month, with 49.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Ruidoso Downs reports 738 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,350/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Ruidoso Downs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruidoso Downs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.