Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sacred Grounds Coffee
Coffee Shop
Zocca Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Sierra Cinema
Cinema
Mountain Annie's
Theatre Arts
Ruidoso River Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (11) F
Noisy Water Winery
Alcohol
Hall of Flame Burgers
Fast Food
The Quarters
Bar
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Mr Burger
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Thriftway Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (10) F
White Mountain Recreation Complex
Park
Ruidoso Historical Marker
Park
Wingfield Park
Park
Two Rivers Park
Park
North Park
Park
Two Rivers Fairy Trail
Park
Schoolhouse Park
Park
Ruidoso Downs Race Track
Park
Eagle Creek Sports Complex
Park
Shops (18) F
Allsup's
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Brown Eyed Girl Boutique
Fashion
The Bay Window Boutique
Fashion
Allsups
Convenience Store
Ruidoso Onda Mart
Convenience Store
High Score
Electronics
Club Gas
Convenience Store
Tanner Tradition
Gift Shop
Phillips 66
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Bealls
Department Store
Burke's Outlet
Department Store
Eagle Creek Shell
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Ruidoso.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Ruidoso is 95/100 - which is 3% higher than New Mexico.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime F

Ruidoso crime rates are 3,303 per 100k, which is 12% lower than New Mexico
Property Crime
2,618 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
684 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Ruidoso is $43,847 - which is 4% lower than New Mexico.
Med. Household Income
$43,847 F
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Ruidoso Police Department
Police
Ruidoso Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
Bob Moore Memorial Fire Station
Fire Station
Lincoln County Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Ruidoso home prices are $204,900 - which is 27% higher than New Mexico
Home Price
$204,900 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The Ruidoso graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than New Mexico
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Sierra Vista Primary
White Mountain Elementary
Ruidoso Middle
Nob Hill Early Childhood Center
High Schools (1) F
Ruidoso High
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ratings A

Ruidoso has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ruidoso? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      White Mountain Recreation Complex
      Ruidoso Historical Marker
      Wingfield Park
      Two Rivers Park
      North Park
      Two Rivers Fairy Trail
      Schoolhouse Park
      Ruidoso Downs Race Track

      Entertainment

      Sierra Cinema
      Mountain Annie's
      Ruidoso River Museum

      Food & Drink

      Noisy Water Winery
      Hall of Flame Burgers
      The Quarters
      Schlotzsky's
      Subway
      Mr Burger
      Taco Bell
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ruidoso? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Ruidoso.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ruidoso? The cost of living in Ruidoso is 95/100 - which is 3% higher than New Mexico.
      Ruidoso
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      New Mexico
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ruidoso? Ruidoso crime rates are 3,303, which are 12% lower than New Mexico
      Total Crime
      3,303 per 100k people

      42% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      42% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Ruidoso? The median income in Ruidoso is $43,847 which is 4% lower than New Mexico.
      Median household income
      $43,84721% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,2339% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      15% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Ruidoso a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lincoln County Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Ruidoso home prices? Ruidoso home prices are $204,900 - which is 27% higher than New Mexico
      Median home value
      $204,90011% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71724% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Ruidoso have good schools? The Ruidoso graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than New Mexico
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      39% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Ruidoso a good place to live? Ruidoso has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      3 total surveys

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