Cost of Living in Fruitland, ID
Population 6,405 · Idaho · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Fruitland sits on the smaller end of the Idaho city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 35 miles northwest of Nampa, Fruitland falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Nampa's $333,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Fruitland
The median home value in Fruitland is $286,300 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $950/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,703/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Idaho's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 66.5°F and lows of 40.9°F. Overall, Fruitland has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.
Fruitland has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 47 | 58 | 66 | 76 | 85 | 95 | 93 | 83 | 67 | 50 | 39 |
| Low °F | 24 | 28 | 34 | 39 | 48 | 55 | 62 | 59 | 49 | 39 | 30 | 24 |
| Precip" | 1.38 | 0.89 | 0.97 | 0.77 | 1.17 | 0.72 | 0.26 | 0.12 | 0.29 | 0.64 | 0.88 | 1.39 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Fruitland, ID?
Fruitland has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.
What is average rent in Fruitland, ID?
The median gross rent in Fruitland is $950 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Fruitland?
The median home value in Fruitland is $286,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Fruitland?
The median household income in Fruitland is $62,703 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Fruitland, ID?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Fruitland is 6.0%. The Idaho state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Fruitland, ID affordable?
Yes, Fruitland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Fruitland?
Fruitland has average high temperatures of 66.5°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 9.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Fruitland at a Glance
- Population
- 6,405
- Median Income
- $62,703
- Home Value
- $286,300
- Median Rent
- $950/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 66.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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