The Town FilesFruitland, Idaho
City in Payette County · population 6,072 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,600
- Household income
- $65,457
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 34.8
Fruitland is a city of 6,072 people in Payette County, Idaho. The median home is worth $329,600, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks hipper than 94% of Idaho towns, easier by car than 93% of Idaho towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Idaho towns.
How Fruitland ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fruitland is worth $329,600, above the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $65,457, which is more affordable than 37% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $798 a month. 69.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fruitland | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,600 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $798 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $65,457 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.8% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in Fruitland
| People | Fruitland | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 91.2% |
Weather in Fruitland
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 10.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.4 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fruitland since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 1, 1983 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on June 26, 2024.
Severe weather in Payette County since 1996
Payette County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| July 27, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1927: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| January 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1154: Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Payette County
Payette County had 7,122 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,412 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Fruitland itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Fruitland
5 public schools with 2,153 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TREASURE VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY (charter) | K-10 | 572 | 15.9 |
| FRUITLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 566 | 17.7 |
| FRUITLAND HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 525 | 18.8 |
| FRUITLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 474 | 19.8 |
| FRUITLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY | 6-12 | 16 | — |
Towns near Fruitland
- Ontario, OR2.9 mi · 11,645 people · home $236,300
- Payette, ID4.4 mi · 8,127 people · home $276,500
- Nyssa, OR10.3 mi · 3,198 people · home $204,300
- Weiser, ID16.6 mi · 5,630 people · home $223,400
- Emmett, ID23.6 mi · 7,647 people · home $342,000
- Middleton, ID26.1 mi · 9,425 people · home $403,100
- Homedale, ID27.7 mi · 2,881 people · home $238,000
- Caldwell, ID28.7 mi · 59,996 people · home $367,300
Fruitland questions
Is Fruitland, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fruitland scores better for retirees than 45% of Idaho towns and quieter than 21%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Fruitland?
The median owner-occupied home in Fruitland is valued at $329,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,457, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $798 a month.
What is the weather like in Fruitland?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.4 inches of snow.
Does Fruitland get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fruitland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 1, 1983. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)