Living in Fruitville, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fruitville · Census data 2020–2024
Fruitville has 15,172 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $82,246 (10% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $412,500, the median rent is $1,977/month.
Fruitville at a glance
- Population
- 15,172
- Median age
- 48.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $82,246State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $412,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,977/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fruitville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Fruitville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fruitville the median home value is $412,500, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,977 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,906 a month in housing costs.
Fruitville median household income
The median household income in Fruitville is $82,246 and the income per person is $51,116. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fruitville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,868
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.07
Fruitville demographics
- Population
- 15,172
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.1%
- Households
- 7,217
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fruitville ›
Education in Fruitville
40.4% of adults 25 and older in Fruitville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fruitville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Fruitville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitville | 15,172 | $82,246 | $412,500 | $1,977 |
| Sarasota Springs | 12,611 | $95,688 | $349,100 | $2,137 |
| The Meadows | 5,492 | $69,774 | $382,400 | $1,740 |
| Pinecraft | 305 | $36,160 | $354,000 | $640 |
| Kensington Park | 3,916 | $90,000 | $328,600 | $972 |
| Lake Sarasota | 3,595 | $92,429 | $381,000 | $1,986 |
| Bee Ridge | 10,334 | $75,906 | $412,400 | $2,118 |
| Southgate | 5,772 | $80,133 | $422,000 | $1,671 |
| South Gate Ridge | 5,310 | $70,469 | $444,800 | $1,612 |
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What is the median household income in Fruitville, FL?
The median household income in Fruitville is $82,246, 10% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fruitville?
The median home value in Fruitville is $412,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fruitville?
The median gross rent in Fruitville is $1,977 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Fruitville, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fruitville?
The median age in Fruitville is 48.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fruitville?
The average commute to work in Fruitville is 25 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fruitville?
The unemployment rate in Fruitville is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fruitville?
40.4% of adults in Fruitville 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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