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Fruita, CO


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Fruita, Colorado

Fruita, Colorado, in Mesa county, is 172 miles SE of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 204 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Grand Junction metropolitan area. Fruita contains a population of approximately 6,478.

The People and Families of Fruita

In Fruita, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fruita had a median family income of $38,487.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Fruita.

Fruita Housing

Fruita has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Fruita, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Fruita, CO

Comparing Fruita to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population710
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population57
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty44
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents66
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

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