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Crime in Fruita summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fruita. Key points include:
There were 109 total crimes in Fruita in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fruita is 781.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fruita is 14.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fruita is 767.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fruita is -63.13% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Fruita Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fruita / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 109 | 781.4 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 14.3 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 107 | 767.1 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 100.4 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 86 | 616.5 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 50.2 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fruita summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fruita. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fruita is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fruita is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fruita is $480,864.
The median income in Fruita is $87,184.
Fruita's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fruita Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fruita | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 136 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fruita, CO Weather
The average high in Fruita is 65.7° and the average low is 37.7°.
There are 36.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 11.2 inches of precipitation each year with 21.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fruita |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 11.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fruita Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fruita
The current population in Fruita is 13,691. The population has increased 17.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,691 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 13,578 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 13,462 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 13,296 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 14,068 | 6.3% |
| 2019 | 13,236 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 13,145 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 13,039 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 12,790 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 12,750 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 12,702 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,653 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 12,444 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 12,128 | 3.9% |
| 2010 | 11,676 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fruita
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Fruita is:
84.8% White with 11,609 White residents.
1.2% African American with 167 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 38 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 57 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 121 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 554 Two Or More residents.
8.4% Hispanic with 1,145 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fruita | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fruita
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Fruita is 52.7% female with 7,222 female residents.
Fruita is 47.3% male with 6,468 male residents.
| Gender | Fruita | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fruita for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Fruita completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Fruita completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Fruita completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Fruita completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Fruita completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Fruita completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Fruita completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Fruita completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fruita completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fruita | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fruita, Colorado
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3.7% of households in Fruita earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Fruita earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Fruita earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Fruita earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Fruita earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.3% of households in Fruita earn $50,000 to $74,999.
21.0% of households in Fruita earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Fruita earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Fruita earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.4% of households in Fruita earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fruita | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.0% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.4% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
