New Mexico
Ruidoso is a small city in New Mexico with a population of 7,701. Residents earn $50,259 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ruidoso receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ruidoso offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ruidoso is $50,259, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ruidoso is $229,100, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Ruidoso is below the national average at 302 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,994 per 100,000, 53% above the national average.
30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Ruidoso experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 86.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,259 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,998 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $831 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,215 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 888 |
| County GDP | $894M |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 129 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,836 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $229,100 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $326,158 |
| Median List Price | $399,000 |
| Median List Price | $399,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $216 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Inventory | 211 |
| Census Median Rent | $924 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,836 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,621/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Total Violent | 301.9/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 50.3/100K |
| Robbery | 12.6/100K |
| Assault | 239.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,994.1/100K |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,270.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,585.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 138.4/100K |
| Arson | 12.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.0 inches |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,840 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3495°N, 105.6688°W |
| County FIPS | 35027 |
Winner: Republican by 38.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 106 |
| Retail Stores | 129 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 14.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |