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Ruidoso, NM Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

James N.

Remote worker thinking about Ruidoso

OK so With a population of 7,701, Ruidoso is a small town. Median household income is $50,259, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $229,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Ruidoso sits at 396.1 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right sp...

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Evan

Things Ruidoso needs to improve

First post here. I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $924 for rent here. The median home value here is around $229,100, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Ruidoso sits at 396.1 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system...

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James N.

Things that make Ruidoso unique

I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $229,100 on average. Rent is about $924/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but...

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Evan

What to expect moving to Ruidoso?

Homes are going for about $229,100 on average. The median home value here is around $229,100, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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