Fruitland, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
5,698 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,352 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$582 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,075 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wicomico County
5
Salisbury Metro Area
4
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wicomico County
5
Salisbury Metro Area
5
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 36
Feb 3 4 39
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 5 0 75
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 4 2 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MD State Senate District 38, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 38B, MD
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Schools

Bennett Middle
<1 miles, SW
Stepping Stones Learning Academy
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
Fruitland Primary
<1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Delmarva Beauty Academy
2 miles, E • 1 star
Salisbury University
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Wor-Wic Community College
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Atlantic General Hospital
23 miles, E • 4.1 star
McCready Health
26 miles, SW
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
97 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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