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Fruitland, NM

Fruitland, NM.

Population: 4,546 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fruitland, NM is $281,092 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 106.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,092

Median home value

+7.8%

1-year change

106.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$281,092
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$281,092
House Price Index (state)
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+19.4%
Median days on market
106.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
1-year forecast
+3.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$882/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,319/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,715/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,979/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS, Nenahnezad Community School
Schools include
OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARY, Nenahnezad Community School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lee Acres Landfill (USDOI) (18.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.8 in
Annual snowfall
22.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
249
Days with Moderate air quality
112
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,641
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,626

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Aztec Ruins National Monument (25 mi)
National parks include
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAN JUAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+860 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
16.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.2%
Median annual property tax
$555
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
45.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,792
Average weekly wage
$1,031
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
70

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FruitlandState medianUS median
Median home value$281,092$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$215,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market107 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$555$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fruitland, NM?
$281,092.
What is the median sale price in Fruitland, NM?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fruitland, NM?
Median days on market: 106.5 days.
What is typical rent in Fruitland, NM?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,319/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fruitland, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Fruitland, NM in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Fruitland, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fruitland, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fruitland, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fruitland, NM?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fruitland, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fruitland, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fruitland, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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