At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$66,554 per capita
Home Value
$179,100
Zillow: $282,704
Median Rent
$663/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
19.3% 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+
3.5 / 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 $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,554. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fruitvale is $179,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,704. Median rent is $663/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
9.2% of adults in Fruitvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fruitvale has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population454
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$66,554
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,935M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,100
Rent$663
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$282,704
Housing Units220
Rent Burden20.4%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation471 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute34 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fruitvale was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.