How old are the homes in Upper Fruitland, NM?

Name: Age of homes in Upper Fruitland, NM, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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30.5% (±11.2 points) of the homes in Upper Fruitland, NM were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.0% were built before 1940.

3.7% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 30.5% (±11.2 points)
Built before 1940: 0.0%
Built 2010 or later: 3.7%

When the homes in Upper Fruitland were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Upper Fruitland	San Juan County	New Mexico	United States
2020 or later	1.1% (±1.6 points)	1.0%	1.4%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	2.6% (±1.9 points)	7.1%	8.4%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	14.9% (±8.5 points)	16.0%	15.5%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	22.2% (±5.9 points)	19.3%	15.8%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	28.7% (±6.8 points)	18.0%	16.2%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	15.7% (±4.9 points)	18.6%	16.9%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	12.5% (±6.4 points)	9.1%	9.0%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	1.9% (±1.7 points)	8.1%	8.9%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	0.4% (±0.5 points)	0.9%	3.5%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0% (±7.6 points)	1.9%	4.4%	11.7%

In Upper Fruitland, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from San Juan County (38.6%).

It is also lower than in New Mexico (42.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (49.7%).

In San Juan County, Upper Fruitland ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 152 of 205.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (14.8%) and the share built before 1980 (30.5%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Upper Fruitland

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Upper Fruitland
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Upper Fruitland	—	30.5% (±11.2 points)	—
Kirtland	3.7 mi	20.9% (±33.8 points)	Not measurably different
Farmington	8.1 mi	47.3% (±3.9 points)	Higher
Waterflow	8.6 mi	36.8% (±16.2 points)	Not measurably different
Crouch Mesa	13 mi	13.7% (±8.8 points)	Lower
La Plata	14 mi	21.3% (±12.8 points)	Not measurably different
Flora Vista	14 mi	38.3% (±16.2 points)	Not measurably different
Lee Acres	14 mi	30.6% (±10.5 points)	Not measurably different
South River	15 mi	29.2% (±12.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crouch Mesa, NM (13.7%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farmington, NM (47.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across San Juan County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
3	Farmington	47.3% (±3.9 points)
4	Flora Vista	38.3% (±16.2 points)
5	Waterflow	36.8% (±16.2 points)
6	Center Point	33.7% (±14.2 points)
7	Bloomfield	31.9% (±8.0 points)
8	Lee Acres	30.6% (±10.5 points)
9	Upper Fruitland	30.5% (±11.2 points)
10	South River	29.2% (±12.1 points)
11	Shiprock	28.4% (±6.4 points)
12	West Hammond	27.6% (±13.0 points)
13	Angustura	23.6% (±18.5 points)
14	La Plata	21.3% (±12.8 points)
15	Kirtland	20.9% (±33.8 points)

Showing 13 of 16 places in San Juan County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Upper Fruitland is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Upper Fruitland

How old are most homes in Upper Fruitland?

30.5% of homes in Upper Fruitland, NM were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Upper Fruitland need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 14.8% and 30.5% of homes in Upper Fruitland were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Upper Fruitland?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Fruitland CDP, New Mexico

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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