With about 13,578 residents, Fruita is one of Colorado's notable places. Fruita was founded in 1884 and sits in Mesa County. The median age is 40.8 and the median household income is $77,680. Homes carry a median value of $361,500, and about 81% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.7%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Fruita — frequently asked
What is the population of Fruita, Colorado?
Fruita has a population of about 13,578, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fruita?
The median home value in Fruita is $361,500, and the median gross rent is $1,275/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fruita safe? What is the crime rate?
Fruita Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 57 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fruita face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mesa County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, avalanche, landslide.
How many schools are in Fruita?
Fruita has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fruita?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Fruita. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.