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Fruitland, MD

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Fruitland, MD

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 65
Population5,698
Foreign Born4.2%
Population Density1,515people per mi²
Median Age32.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

100/100
A

The Real Cost of Living in Fruitland, Maryland

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$41k
Comfortable $41k$60k
Luxury $90k+$140k+
Elite (Top 5%) $106k+$165k+
Affordability Ratio

107%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
32
Positive
28
Poor
4
Negative
3

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

3.1mi

Airport

BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

81.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Fruitland, MD

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

2 private clubs within 10 miles.

Golf4Nearest 3.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 14.9 mi
Marina1Nearest 3.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 14 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$64k+5.1%
14% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$794k
21% above US avg
College Educated
39.7%
13% above US avg
WFH
6.9%
52% below US avg
Homeownership
63.9%
2% below US avg
Median Home
$211k
25% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+74.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+42.7%
Homicide*
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.84 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
2.34 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+106.0%
Burglary*
1.64 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
13.30 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
3.15 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Fruitland, Maryland
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D+
Poor11.3% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (8% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season236 days312 frost-free
Annual Rainfall52.6"
Elevation59 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor186 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,515/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakHurricane, Inland Flooding, Cold Wave, Drought, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 357 mi · coast 25 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$24.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBaltimore586k people are 86 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital65 miAnnapolis, MD
Nearest Prison12 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T01:44:57.000Z

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