Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) B
Morning Mission Coffee
Coffee Shop
Aspen Street Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Bestslope Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Cavalcade
Theatre Arts
Museum Western Colorado Dinosaur Journey
Museum
Mondi Cable Ski
Water Park
Balanced Rock
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (15) C+
In the Middle Liquor
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Enstrom Candies
Sweets
Wave Drinks
Beverages
Subway
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jackalope Liquors
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Fruita Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Alpine Oven Pie Co
Bakery
City Market
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Reed Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Civic Center Memorial Park
Park
Circle Park
Park
Windsor Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Discovery Kids Learning Center
Playground
Fruita Bike Park
Playground
Little Salt Wash Park
Park
Vinter's Farm Playground
Playground
Shops (11) D-
Over the Edge Sports Ltd
Bicycle
Colorado Backcountry Biker
Bicycle
Vintage Common
Discount Store
Us Nails
Beauty
Go-fer Foods
Convenience Store
Good 2 Go
Convenience Store
Alta Convenience
Convenience Store
True Value
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Co-op Country
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Fruita.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Fruita is 110/100 - which is 1% lower than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime B+

Fruita crime rates are 1,269 per 100k, which is 65% lower than Colorado
Property Crime
1,034 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
235 crimes per 100k B+
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employment D-

The median income in Fruita is $50,800 - which is 19% lower than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$50,800 F
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Grand Valley Primary Care
Doctor
Lybrook Dental Center
Dentist
Lower Valley Fire District
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
River's End Dental
Dentist
Fruita Canyon Dental
Dentist
Colorado State Patrol
Police
Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A-

Fruita home prices are $245,100 - which is 7% lower than Colorado
Home Price
$245,100 A
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D-

The Fruita graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Colorado
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Fruita Middle School
Shelledy Elementary School
Rim Rock Elementary School
Monument View Montessori Charter School
High Schools (2) F
Fruita Monument High School
Fruita 8/9 School
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ratings B-

Fruita has an overall rating of 69% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C+
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Fun on the Western Slope in Fruita, Colorado 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Life on the Western Slope of Colorado is good, thanks in part to quaint little towns such as Fruita. I love living in Fruita because of its outstanding outdoor recreational facilities and strong spirit of community. Originally settled as a fruit producing region, Fruita is known ...Read More for its peach orchards. The industry still provides the vast majority of job opportunities, but other residents choose to commute to nearby Grand Junction for additional career options. The high desert climate is conducive to the favorable fruit cultivation, as well as the wide array of outdoor activities that Fruita is known for boasting.

The best area in Fruita is the Colorado National Monument. The sweeping views and the vast network of hiking and biking trails is a Colorado treasure. The Dinosaur Journey Museum is a fun outing for people of all ages, showcasing hands-on exhibitions of real fossils and robotic dinosaurs. In recent years, the popularity of whitewater river rafting in the area has exploded. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fruita? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Reed Park
      Heritage Park
      Civic Center Memorial Park
      Circle Park
      Windsor Park
      Triangle Park
      Discovery Kids Learning Center
      Fruita Bike Park

      Entertainment

      Cavalcade
      Museum Western Colorado Dinosaur Journey
      Mondi Cable Ski
      Balanced Rock
      Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      In the Middle Liquor
      Domino's
      Enstrom Candies
      Wave Drinks
      Subway
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Qdoba
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fruita? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Fruita.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fruita? The cost of living in Fruita is 110/100 - which is 1% lower than Colorado.
      Fruita
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fruita? Fruita crime rates are 1,269, which are 65% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,269 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 79

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Fruita? The median income in Fruita is $50,800 which is 19% lower than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $50,8008% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,04723% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fruita a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Colorado Canyons Hospital and Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Grand Valley Primary Care

      A- Housing

      What are Fruita home prices? Fruita home prices are $245,100 - which is 7% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $245,10033% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,20427% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Fruita have good schools? The Fruita graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Fruita a good place to live? Fruita has an overall rating of 69% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      3 total surveys

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