At a Glance
Median Income
$128,750
$65,585 per capita
Home Value
$1,544,400
Zillow: $1,937,114
Median Rent
$3,122/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
63.9%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
7.9% smoking rate
How Fruitdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fruitdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fruitdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fruitdale residents earn a median household income of $128,750 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,585. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83,418 business establishments, including 5,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fruitdale is $1,544,400 , 448% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,937,114. Median rent is $3,122/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
63.9% of adults in Fruitdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruitdale has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,203
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density4,456/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,750
Per Capita$65,585
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$438,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,789
Housing
F
Home Value$1,544,400
Rent$3,122
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$1,937,114
Housing Units513
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking7.9%
Premature Death4,125/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation153 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+39.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations52
Libraries49
Did You Know?
The median home in Fruitdale was built in 1951.
42.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 5,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 108 fatal vehicle crashes.