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Fun on the Western Slope in Fruita, Colorado User Rating 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 1,040, which are 69% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      1,040 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      Year over year crime is down

      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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