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Fruita, CO

Fruita, CO.

Population: 16,613 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fruita, CO is $485,728 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $469,950 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,704/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, avalanche, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$485,728

Typical home value

+2.7%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$485,728
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+101.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$485,728
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$469,950
Median list price
$489,000
Median price per sqft
$294
1-year sale-price change
-8.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
94
For-sale inventory
153
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
119
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
73 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,704/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$893/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,282/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,775/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,143/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
State Charter School Institute, Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Schools include
Monument View Montessori Charter School, Fruita Middle School, Fruita Monument High School, Shelledy Elementary School, Rim Rock Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, landslide, drought, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.7 in
Annual snowfall
59.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,927
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,850

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Colorado National Monument (8 mi)
National parks include
Colorado National Monument, Arches National Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Mack Mesa Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
FAMILY HEALTH WEST HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+513 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
12.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,754
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,117
Average weekly wage
$1,114
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
810

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FruitaState medianUS median
Typical home value$485,728$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$469,950$495,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,704/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,754$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fruita, CO?
$485,728.
What is the median sale price in Fruita, CO?
$469,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Fruita, CO?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Fruita, CO?
Typical rent: $1,704/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fruita, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, landslide, drought, inland flooding.
Is Fruita, CO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fruita, CO. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fruita, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fruita, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fruita, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fruita, CO?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fruita, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fruita, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fruita, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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