Living in Fruitland, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fruitland · Census data 2020–2024
Fruitland has 2,398 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $48,025 (34% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $133,100, the median rent is $906/month.
Fruitland at a glance
- Population
- 2,398
- Median age
- 53.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $48,025State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $133,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Fruitland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $133,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,475 a month in housing costs.
Fruitland median household income
The median household income in Fruitland is $48,025 and the income per person is $29,187. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Fruitland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,399
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 17.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.05
Fruitland demographics
- Population
- 2,398
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 1,159
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fruitland ›
Education in Fruitland
21% of adults 25 and older in Fruitland have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fruitland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Fruitland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland | 2,398 | $48,025 | $133,100 | $906 |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,683 | $52,315 | $345,900 | $1,124 |
| Balfour | 1,134 | $70,116 | $292,600 | $591 |
| Mountain Home | 3,437 | $83,083 | $400,000 | $1,240 |
| Fletcher | 8,098 | $75,272 | $331,100 | $1,484 |
| Hendersonville | 15,408 | $53,449 | $317,000 | $1,332 |
| Edneyville | 2,716 | $53,818 | $286,400 | $836 |
| Barker Heights | 1,074 | $29,277 | $190,300 | — |
| Dana | 4,147 | $60,450 | $249,700 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Fruitland, NC?
The median household income in Fruitland is $48,025, 34% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $133,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Fruitland?
The median gross rent in Fruitland is $906 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Fruitland, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Fruitland?
The median age in Fruitland is 53.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fruitland?
The average commute to work in Fruitland is 24 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fruitland?
The unemployment rate in Fruitland is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fruitland?
21% 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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