At a Glance
Median Income
$77,680
$35,121 per capita
Home Value
$361,500
Zillow: $486,184
Median Rent
$1,275/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
14/100K
796/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
12.1% smoking rate
How Fruita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fruita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fruita a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fruita residents earn a median household income of $77,680 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,121. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,690 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fruita is $361,500 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,184. Median rent is $1,275/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Fruita reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 796/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Fruita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruita has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population13,578
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,695/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,680
Per Capita$35,121
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$9,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102
Housing
A
Home Value$361,500
Rent$1,275
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$486,184
Housing Units5,180
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent14/100K
Property796/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain9.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,507 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Fruita was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Grand Junction Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.