Living in Fruitland, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fruitland · Census data 2020–2024
Fruitland has 574 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $142,750 (123% higher than the New Mexico median).
Fruitland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fruitland at a glance
- Population
- 574
- Median age
- 50.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $142,750State: $64,059
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Fruitland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 123% higher than the New Mexico median.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Fruitland median household income
The median household income in Fruitland is $142,750 and the income per person is $50,500. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Fruitland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 242
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.44
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fruitland has many vacation and second homes.
Fruitland demographics
- Population
- 574
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 167
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fruitland ›
Education in Fruitland
46.1% of adults 25 and older in Fruitland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fruitland
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 91%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Fruitland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland | 574 | $142,750 | — | — |
| Nenahnezad | 406 | $37,361 | $68,400 | — |
| Kirtland | 465 | $100,000 | $291,300 | $920 |
| Ojo Amarillo | 411 | $20,729 | — | $767 |
| Upper Fruitland | 1,457 | $49,453 | $86,200 | — |
| Waterflow | 1,140 | $61,429 | $167,400 | $1,572 |
| Napi Headquarters | 717 | $28,831 | — | $439 |
| Farmington | 46,314 | $68,784 | $233,000 | $1,037 |
| La Plata | 2,233 | $57,071 | $210,000 | $938 |
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What is the median household income in Fruitland, NM?
The median household income in Fruitland is $142,750, 123% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Fruitland, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 123% higher than the New Mexico median. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Fruitland?
The median age in Fruitland is 50.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Fruitland?
The average commute to work in Fruitland is 31 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fruitland?
The unemployment rate in Fruitland is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fruitland?
46.1% 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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