Living in Fruitdale, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fruitdale · Census data 2020–2024
Fruitdale has 986 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $182,889 (85% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,581,200, the median rent is $2,746/month.
Fruitdale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fruitdale at a glance
- Population
- 986
- Median age
- 35.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $182,889State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,581,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,746/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Fruitdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 85% higher than the California median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 115% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Fruitdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fruitdale the median home value is $1,581,200, 375% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,746 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Fruitdale median household income
The median household income in Fruitdale is $182,889 and the income per person is $60,601. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fruitdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 393
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.64
Fruitdale demographics
- Population
- 986
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 355
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fruitdale ›
Education in Fruitdale
60.3% of adults 25 and older in Fruitdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fruitdale
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 41.4%
- Drive alone
- 52.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Fruitdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitdale | 986 | $182,889 | $1,581,200 | $2,746 |
| Burbank | 5,333 | $134,518 | $1,104,600 | $2,566 |
| Campbell | 42,781 | $145,268 | $1,617,000 | $2,737 |
| Cambrian Park | 3,494 | $192,731 | $2,000,001 | $3,179 |
| Santa Clara | 130,256 | $178,958 | $1,582,600 | $3,016 |
| Monte Sereno | 3,461 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Saratoga | 30,319 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Los Gatos | 32,786 | $217,554 | $2,000,001 | $3,247 |
| Cupertino | 58,566 | $234,707 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Fruitdale, CA?
The median household income in Fruitdale is $182,889, 85% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fruitdale?
The median home value in Fruitdale is $1,581,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fruitdale?
The median gross rent in Fruitdale is $2,746 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Fruitdale, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 85% higher than the California median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 115% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fruitdale?
The median age in Fruitdale is 35.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fruitdale?
The average commute to work in Fruitdale is 19 minutes; 41.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fruitdale?
The unemployment rate in Fruitdale is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fruitdale?
60.3% of adults in Fruitdale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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