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Ruidoso, NM
B+
Population: 7,636
Home Price: $190,600
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Overview
Ruidoso is a small town in the state of New Mexico with a population of 7,636. Ruidoso has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
11.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Ruidoso, NM
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,359
$28,049
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,414
$53,812
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
17.4%
10.5%
Age
Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
Median Age
50.6
44.7
42.3
Gender
Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
Male
45.1%
49.6%
49.8%
Female
54.9%
50.4%
50.2%
Race
Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
White
89.5%
61.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
16.9%
2.7%
Asian
1.2%
0.5%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
2.1%
9.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.1%
9.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
Median Home Price
$190,600
$184,937
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$516
$667
$801
Family Households
46.2%
46.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.0%
32.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
73.8%
79.3%
72.9%
Renters
26.2%
20.7%
27.1%
Education
Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.2%
9.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.7%
21.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.3%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.4%
8.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.3%
12.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
Mathematics
19.7%
24.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
39.3%
33.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
Murder
25.6
5.8
3.0
Rape
51.1
23.5
38.0
Robbery
12.8
37.1
40.7
Assault
306.7
420.6
188.5
Property Crime
Ruidoso
New Mexico
United States
Burglary
983.9
509.0
336.1
Theft
1533.4
1291.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
115.0
190.3
167.1
Arson
NA
20.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ruidoso, NM
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
calamari
red wine
wine
hot dogs
mexican
blue cheese
vegetarian
beer
cheese
pie
craft beer
tacos
pizza
shrimp
delicious
cafe
pasta
taco bell
tastes
softball
football
little league
college football
racing
horse racing
baseball
nfl
teams
sports teams
golf
womens sports
sports analyst
poker
recruiting
pop culture
shof
mlb
curling
golfer
inspired by
digital art
art commissions
gallery
fine arts
crafts
xppen
fashion
jewelry
poster
library
commissions
nature
filmmaking
artworks
composition
artists
logos
illustration
creative
ruidoso nm
tv shows
books
memes
pokemon
adventures
legos
anime
gaming
vacations
theme parks
fulltime
hiking
youtuber
camping
toys
hunting
photography
fishing
local news
tv
sports
tv shows
pop culture
ktsm
recreation
arts
fashion
marketing
drama
filmmaking
journalism
hollywood
uncensored
radio personality
amenities
outdoor
broadcasts
gaming
bearadise
mountain
cabin
mountain views
mountains
summer
luxury cabin
snow tubing
sports
conservation
space
hot tub
ski
winter
selfguided tours
arts
skiing
indoors
lakes
nature
post office
free shipping
christmas shopping
cyber monday
starbucks
gas station
tasting room
deals
crafts
jamesway
hooters
etsy
jewelry
clothing
albertsons
restocking
amazon
cafe
sodas
merch
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