Wicomico County, Maryland
Fruitland Real Estate and Local Guide
Fruitland is a small city in the Salisbury metropolitan area of Maryland's Eastern Shore. It grew from a stagecoach crossroads once called Forktown into an incorporated suburban community in 1947. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Fruitland best.
About the area
Living in Fruitland, MD
Renamed from Forktown to Fruitland in 1873 for the strawberries, tomatoes, and other produce grown in the area.
The housing market
Homes in Fruitland
- About 63.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with the remainder rented.
- Roughly 78.2% of the housing stock is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $211,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Fruitland home
Fruitland Historical Marker
Commemorates the town's start as a stagecoach crossroads once called Forktown
Fruitland Recreational Park
27-acre complex with baseball fields, soccer fields, a playground, and paved walkways
Fruitland Park Annex
11-acre annex with softball and football fields and a 0.75-mile walking trail
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.