Housing data for Fruitvale, CO
Fruitvale, CO has an estimated 8,019 residents and 3,525 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Mesa County.
7.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,686 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 8,019 (±721)
- Housing units
- 3,525 (±239)
- Households that rent
- 7.4%
- Median gross rent
- $1,686
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +1.8%
What stands out in Fruitvale
Households that rent: 7.4% (±3.2 points) in Fruitvale, lower than in Mesa County (27.5%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.9% (±1.5 points) in Fruitvale, lower than in Mesa County (9.7%).
Median gross rent: $1,686 (±$360) in Fruitvale, higher than in Mesa County ($1,182).
Households without a vehicle: 3.1% (±1.7 points) in Fruitvale, lower than in Mesa County (6.0%).
- Renters and owners in Fruitvale
- Types of homes in Fruitvale
- Median rent in Fruitvale
- Commute and cars in Fruitvale
Housing in Fruitvale at a glance
- Median rent: $1,686 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,272 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 28.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 7.4% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $77,887 median household income
- Home values: $333,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,427 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,303 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.9% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 83.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 37.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 83.0% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 22.0 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +1.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 20.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.9% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Fruitvale against Mesa County, its state and the nation
| Fruitvale | Mesa County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 8,019 (±721) | 158,601 (exact) | 5,862,189 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 3,525 (±239) | 69,969 (±90) | 2,589,053 (±653) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 7.4% (±3.2 points) | 27.5% (±1.3 points) | 33.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,686 (±$360) | $1,182 (±$43) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $77,887 (±$6,685) | $73,658 (±$2,093) | $95,470 (±$578) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $333,100 (±$11,894) | $378,600 (±$6,005) | $539,400 (±$2,069) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,303 (±$72) | $1,439 (±$32) | $2,602 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 37.2% (±6.3 points) | 39.5% (±1.9 points) | 39.7% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.0 minutes (±4.0) | 18.9 minutes (±0.8) | 25.2 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 91.2% (±3.8 points) | 92.6% (±1.0 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.1 years (±3.2) | 41.3 years (±0.4) | 37.7 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Fruitvale covers 2.8 square miles of land, about 2,833 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Fruitvale has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,874 (±527) | 8,019 (±721) | +1.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 3,380 (±143) | 3,525 (±239) | +4.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,178 (±$104) | $1,686 (±$360) | +43.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $202,600 (±$8,077) | $333,100 (±$11,894) | +64.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $63,509 (±$4,869) | $77,887 (±$6,685) | +22.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,273 (±$80) | $1,427 (±$81) | +12.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $930 (±$46) | $1,303 (±$72) | +40.1% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 13.1% (±3.5 points) | 7.4% (±3.2 points) | −5.7 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 0.0% (±15.6 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Mesa County
Fruitvale has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Mesa County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mesa County recorded 323 violent and 1,654 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Fruitvale
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81504 | 11% | 32,376 | $1,443 | $316,500 | $70,958 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Fruitvale
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 1.5 mi | $1,107 | $250,500 | 26.6% |
| Orchard Mesa | 4.5 mi | $1,535 | $332,600 | 12.3% |
| Grand Junction | 4.8 mi | $1,142 | $389,800 | 36.5% |
| Palisade | 6.6 mi | $1,203 | $404,600 | 33.4% |
| Redlands | 9.5 mi | $1,488 | $487,500 | 8.6% |
| Fruita | 14 mi | $1,472 | $398,200 | 20.1% |
| Loma | 19 mi | — | $786,800 | 19.9% |
| De Beque | 21 mi | $1,094 | $241,700 | 22.5% |
Places in Colorado most like Fruitvale
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security-Widefield | $1,793 | $387,500 | $91,142 | 12.8% |
| Orchard Mesa | $1,535 | $332,600 | $80,359 | 12.3% |
| Penrose | $1,321 | $308,800 | $88,109 | 18.0% |
| Eaton | $1,707 | $475,900 | $106,294 | 4.7% |
| Fruita | $1,472 | $398,200 | $87,184 | 20.1% |
| Palmer Lake | $1,911 | $485,700 | $125,357 | 9.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Colorado.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Fruitvale, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $893 | $1,017 | $1,282 | $1,775 | $2,143 |
HUD income limits for Fruitvale, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,150 | $35,250 | $56,350 |
| 2 people | $24,200 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,300 | $72,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,300 | $80,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,350 | $86,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,400 | $99,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,400 | $106,300 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Grand Junction, CO MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $100,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Fruitvale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Fruitvale
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Fruitvale beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Fruitvale, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Fruitvale, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Fruitvale
What is the average rent in Fruitvale, CO?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Fruitvale is $1,686 (±$360) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Fruitvale?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Fruitvale, CO is $1,272 (±$367) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Fruitvale?
Fruitvale has an estimated 249 (±111) renting households, 7.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Fruitvale?
The median household income in Fruitvale is $77,887 (±$6,685) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Fruitvale, CO?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $333,100 (±$11,894) for owner-occupied homes in Fruitvale (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Fruitvale?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Fruitvale, CO is $1,427 (±$81) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Fruitvale growing?
In Fruitvale, the number of residents went from 7,874 in 2015–2019 to 8,019 in 2020–2024 (+1.8%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in Fruitvale?
The ZIP code that covers Fruitvale is 81504.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 81504?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81504 is $1,443 (±$131) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fruitvale CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fruitvale CDP, Colorado
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fruitvale CDP, Colorado
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fruitvale CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fruitvale CDP, Colorado
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fruitvale CDP, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fruitvale CDP, Colorado
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Grand Junction, CO MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Grand Junction, CO MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fruitvale CDP, Colorado (place:28800, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .