Living in Ruidoso, NM
Ruidoso, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,791
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
8.1%
Median Home
$180,700
Median Income
$50,114
Median Rent
$770
Ruidoso SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
6
Education
7
Commute
9.5
Ruidoso, NM Crime Report
237Total Crimes
3,028.4Total Crimes / 100k People
22.27%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ruidoso / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 237 | 3,028.4 | 3,945.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 396.1 | 832.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 25.6 | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.8 | 111.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 306.7 | 650.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 206 | 2,632.3 | 3,112.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 77 | 983.9 | 696.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 120 | 1,533.4 | 1,988.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 115.0 | 427.2 | 219.9 |
Ruidoso, NM Cost Of Living
93Ruidoso's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ruidoso | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 87 | 100 | |
Ruidoso, NM Photos
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Rankings for Ruidoso in New Mexico
Map Of Ruidoso, NM
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Population over time in Ruidoso
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,791 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,757 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,740 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 7,833 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,884 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,954 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 8,027 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,055 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 8,092 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 8,154 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ruidoso
| Race | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.8% | 37.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 8.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 38.6% | 48.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Ruidoso
| Gender | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ruidoso for adults over 25
| Education | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ruidoso, New Mexico
| Income | Ruidoso | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.1% | 11.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.8% | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.0% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
