At a Glance
Median Income
$55,417
$22,924 per capita
Home Value
$94,500
Zillow: $221,210
Median Rent
$766/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
21.3% smoking rate
How Fruithurst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fruithurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fruithurst 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
Fruithurst residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,924. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 289 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fruithurst is $94,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,210. Median rent is $766/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
15.8% of adults in Fruithurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruithurst has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$22,924
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$464M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,500
Rent$766
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$221,210
Housing Units169
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation1,069 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute40 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fruithurst was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.