At a Glance
Median Income
$76,339
$37,283 per capita
Home Value
$299,900
Zillow: $325,130
Median Rent
$1,800/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
14.1% smoking rate
How Fruitvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fruitvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fruitvale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fruitvale residents earn a median household income of $76,339 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,283. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 Fruitvale is $299,900 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,130. Median rent is $1,800/month, with 21.4% 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 1985.
Education
27.1% of adults in Fruitvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruitvale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,998
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,826/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,339
Per Capita$37,283
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$9,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102
Housing
A
Home Value$299,900
Rent$1,800
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$325,130
Housing Units3,372
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,722 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Fruitvale was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Grand Junction Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% 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.