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Fruita, CO Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Roger A.

Co-working spaces in Fruita?

The median home value here is around $361,500, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here?

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Alice A.

Career opportunities in Fruita, CO

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 20s, and It's a a small town city with about 13,578 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Fruita? Appreciate any input. The city has invested a lot in new development.

1 replies 2 upvotes jobs
tucsonnative2026

Moving from Austin to Fruita next month

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a small town city with about 13,578 people. You can expect to pay around $1,275 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

3 replies 7 upvotes moving
Ian Scott

Rent in Fruita getting crazy

Hey everyone, It's a a small town city with about 13,578 people. With a population of 13,578, Fruita is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? I'd say it's better for fami...

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Kayden Collins

Best restaurants in Fruita?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Fruita sits at 162.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $361,500 on average. Poverty rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Propert...

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Jace Williams

Freelancing from Fruita -experience?

We have two kids and Household incomes average around $77,680 in Fruita. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during r...

6 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Jace Williams

Couple moving to Fruita from out of state

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $361,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,275/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good service...

3 replies 9 upvotes moving
tucsonnative2026

What's it really like living in Fruita?

Hey folks, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $361,500, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Fruita sits at 162.9 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 13,578 people. Rent is about $1,275/mo...

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philly_victoria

Grocery stores in Fruita -recommendations?

I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $77,680, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here...

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Charlotte Reed

Why I chose Fruita over bigger cities

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $361,500, which seems about average. Any advice would be great. Appreciate any input.

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