Living in Fruitvale, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fruitvale · Census data 2020–2024
Fruitvale has 8,019 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $77,887 (18% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $333,100, the median rent is $1,686/month.
Fruitvale at a glance
- Population
- 8,019
- Median age
- 43.1State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $77,887State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $333,100State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,686/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fruitvale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fruitvale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fruitvale the median home value is $333,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,686 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,427 a month in housing costs.
Fruitvale median household income
The median household income in Fruitvale is $77,887 and the income per person is $37,583. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Fruitvale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,525
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.38
Fruitvale demographics
- Population
- 8,019
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 3,368
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fruitvale ›
Education in Fruitvale
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Fruitvale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fruitvale
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Fruitvale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitvale | 8,019 | $77,887 | $333,100 | $1,686 |
| Clifton | 19,518 | $52,100 | $250,500 | $1,107 |
| Orchard Mesa | 6,945 | $80,359 | $332,600 | $1,535 |
| Grand Junction | 68,142 | $70,080 | $389,800 | $1,142 |
| Palisade | 2,584 | $80,587 | $404,600 | $1,203 |
| Redlands | 8,868 | $92,391 | $487,500 | $1,488 |
| Fruita | 13,691 | $87,184 | $398,200 | $1,472 |
| Loma | 1,350 | $141,023 | $786,800 | — |
| De Beque | 458 | $63,558 | $241,700 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Fruitvale, CO?
The median household income in Fruitvale is $77,887, 18% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fruitvale?
The median home value in Fruitvale is $333,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Fruitvale?
The median gross rent in Fruitvale is $1,686 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Fruitvale, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Fruitvale?
The median age in Fruitvale is 43.1 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Fruitvale?
The average commute to work in Fruitvale is 22 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fruitvale?
The unemployment rate in Fruitvale is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fruitvale?
27.8% of adults in Fruitvale 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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