At a Glance
Median Income
$134,500
$69,160 per capita
Home Value
$654,800
Zillow: $749,338
Median Rent
$1,727/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
1,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.1%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
6.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Fruit Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fruit Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fruit Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fruit Heights residents earn a median household income of $134,500 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,160. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,433 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fruit Heights is $654,800 , 132% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $749,338. Median rent is $1,727/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Fruit Heights reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,228/100K.
Education
57.1% of adults in Fruit Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruit Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,036
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,613/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,500
Per Capita$69,160
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$18,120M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
B+
Home Value$654,800
Rent$1,727
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$749,338
Housing Units2,092
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent71/100K
Property1,228/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain20.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,607 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.1%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Fruit Heights was founded in 1939.
The median home in Fruit Heights was built in 1988.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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