salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (79.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,440 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Colorado. It is number 15 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fruita?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fruita
| Size | Fruita | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,216 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,704 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,579 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fruita overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fruita, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fruita
Life in Fruita
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fruita?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,452 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $398,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fruita, CO?
Renting in Fruita costs a median of about $1,311 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Fruita?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,440 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fruita cheap or expensive?
Fruita is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $94,028. It ranks 15th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fruita?
The median homeowner in Fruita pays $1,699 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.
Is Fruita more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fruita?
The median home value in Fruita is $398,200, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
13,691 people live in Fruita. Numbers are typical (middle) values.