At a Glance
Median Income
$137,906
$56,091 per capita
Home Value
$451,600
Zillow: $436,179
Median Rent
$2,261/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
604/100K
2,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.2%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Fruit Cove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fruit Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fruit Cove a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fruit Cove residents earn a median household income of $137,906 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,091. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,090 business establishments, including 2,310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fruit Cove is $451,600 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,179. Median rent is $2,261/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Fruit Cove reports 604 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,382/100K.
Education
52.2% of adults in Fruit Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruit Cove has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population35,609
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2,209/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,906
Per Capita$56,091
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A+
Home Value$451,600
Rent$2,261
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$436,179
Housing Units12,205
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent604/100K
Property2,382/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death11,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.2%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Fruit Cove was built in 2001.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 2,310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 142 fatal vehicle crashes.