Fruita, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
13,578 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,680 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$361,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,154 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mesa County
4
Grand Junction Metro Area
4
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mesa County
5
Grand Junction Metro Area
5
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 26
Feb 1 4 31
Mar 1 4 40
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 2 58
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 1 0 74
Aug 1 0 71
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 1 50
Nov 1 3 37
Dec 1 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CO State Senate District 7, CO State House District 54, CO
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Schools

Fruita Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Shelledy Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Fruita Monument High School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Colorado Mesa University
11 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
11 miles, SE • 1 star
Technical College of the Rockies
49 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Community Hospital
7 miles, SE • 5 star
St Marys Medical Center
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Grand Junction Regional Airport
11 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Canyonlands Field
62 miles, W • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
63 miles, SE • 1 star
Vernal Regional Airport
98 miles, N • 1 star
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