What are the schools like in Fruitland, ID?

Fruitland is served primarily by FRUITLAND DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Fruitland?

The median household income in Fruitland, ID is $64,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Fruitland, ID?

Fruitland has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.4 inches.

Fruitland, ID Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fruitland, ID affordable or expensive?

Fruitland's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fruitland is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $239,500 and the median rent is $939 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fruitland, ID?

Fruitland has a violent crime rate of 97.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 544.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fruitland, ID a Good Place to Live?

Fruitland is a small town of 6,169 in Idaho, with a median household income of $64,167 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Fruitland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fruitland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fruitland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.8

Fruitland's overall cost of living index is 93.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fruitland costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fruitland, ID	National Avg
Median Home Value	$239,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$939	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fruitland's violent crime rate is 97.8 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

97.8 /100k

Property Crime

544.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fruitland is served primarily by FRUITLAND DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fruitland, ID	National Avg
School District	FRUITLAND DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fruitland sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July, with 10.0 inches of annual precipitation and 15.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fruitland, ID
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	93.4°F
Annual Precipitation	10.0"
Annual Snowfall	15.4"

Demographics

Metric	Fruitland, ID	National Avg
Population	6,169	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ontario, OR 3 mi Payette, ID 4 mi New Plymouth, ID 6 mi Nyssa, OR 10 mi Annex, OR 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Fruitland

Fruitland, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83619

Fruitland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fruitland, ID affordable or expensive?

Fruitland's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fruitland roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $239,500 and median rent is $939/month.

What is the crime rate in Fruitland, ID?

Fruitland's violent crime rate is 97.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 544.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fruitland?

Public schools in Fruitland are operated by FRUITLAND DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fruitland, ID a good place to live?

Fruitland, ID has a population of 6,169, a median household income of $64,167, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fruitland?

Fruitland averages 35.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.0 inches with about 15.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fruitland?

Fruitland, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83619.

What is the population of Fruitland?

The population of Fruitland, Idaho is 6,169 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fruitland?

Key numbers for living in Fruitland: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $239,500, median household income $64,167, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fruitland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.