At a Glance
Median Income
$80,769
$69,109 per capita
Home Value
$193,200
Zillow: $342,385
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.5% smoking rate
How Fruitport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fruitport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fruitport a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fruitport residents earn a median household income of $80,769 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,109. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,888 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fruitport is $193,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,385. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
23.7% of adults in Fruitport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruitport has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,269
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,395/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,769
Per Capita$69,109
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$21,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,200
Rent$1,054
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$342,385
Housing Units534
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation621 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Fruitport was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.