Living in Fruitland, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fruitland · Census data 2020–2024
Fruitland has 5,801 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $64,004 (38% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $227,200, the median rent is $1,586/month.
Fruitland at a glance
- Population
- 5,801
- Median age
- 32.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $64,004State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $227,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,586/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Fruitland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fruitland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fruitland the median home value is $227,200, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,586 per month, which is 49.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,677 a month in housing costs.
Fruitland median household income
The median household income in Fruitland is $64,004 and the income per person is $27,530. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Fruitland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,150
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.87
Fruitland demographics
- Population
- 5,801
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 2,015
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fruitland ›
Education in Fruitland
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Fruitland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fruitland
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Fruitland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland | 5,801 | $64,004 | $227,200 | $1,586 |
| Eden | 1,053 | $39,559 | $54,000 | — |
| Salisbury | 33,285 | $58,576 | $227,300 | $1,318 |
| Hebron | 1,566 | $97,841 | $235,300 | $1,556 |
| Princess Anne | 3,569 | $69,116 | $231,900 | $1,048 |
| Delmar | 4,261 | $85,174 | $226,500 | $1,607 |
| Mount Vernon | 1,067 | $113,938 | $163,500 | — |
| Delmar | 2,412 | $61,250 | $232,800 | $906 |
| Mardela Springs | 493 | $64,432 | $247,200 | $1,364 |
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What is the median household income in Fruitland, MD?
The median household income in Fruitland is $64,004, 38% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fruitland?
The median home value in Fruitland is $227,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Fruitland?
The median gross rent in Fruitland is $1,586 per month, about 49.4% of household income.
Is Fruitland, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Fruitland?
The median age in Fruitland is 32.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Fruitland?
The average commute to work in Fruitland is 17 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fruitland?
The unemployment rate in Fruitland is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fruitland?
36.7% of adults in Fruitland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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