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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 99/100 - which is 6% higher than New Mexico.
      Ruidoso
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      New Mexico
      94

      6% 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 2,462, which are 29% lower than New Mexico
      Total Crime
      2,462 per 100k people

      16% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41  

      16% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Ruidoso? The median income in Ruidoso is $64,140 which is 6% lower than New Mexico.
      Median household income
      $64,14021% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,55010% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% 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 $373,351 - which is 32% higher than New Mexico
      Median home value
      $373,35114% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09124% 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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