Ruidoso is a city in New Mexico state in USA with a population of 7879 residents.. The poverty rate of Ruidoso is 12.2%, which is 13% lower than national average. The typical household in Ruidoso earns $43847 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 52.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Ruidoso, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Ruidoso remained 7.1%, which is 51% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Ruidoso, only 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Ruidoso is 93, which is 7% lower than national average. Median home value in Ruidoso is $204900 , which is 11% lower than national average. While median income in Ruidoso remained $43847, which is 35% lower than national average.