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Is Fruitvale, CO expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7882% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,001about $7,000/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$333,100same as U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (92.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,520 a year. That is $34 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 30 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fruitvale
$1,788
Twin Lakes
$1,930
Woodland Park
$2,128
Trinidad
$1,159
Applewood
$2,401
Lamar
$587
Derby
$1,791

How much do households earn in Fruitvale?

Under $25k
9.8%
$25k–50k
21.1%
$50k–100k
41.0%
$100k–150k
18.7%
$150k+
5.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fruitvale

SizeFruitvaleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,349$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,081$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Fruitvale overall?

Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
127
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
85
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fruitvale, so the Colorado figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fruitvale

🏛️ Property tax$1,303a year · 0.39% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$126a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fruitvale

Commute to work22 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fruitvale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $523 a month less.

Renting
$1,788
Owning
$2,311

Owning assumes a typical $333,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,310 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fruitvale, CO?

Renting in Fruitvale costs a median of about $1,788 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.

How much do I need to make to live in Fruitvale?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,520 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fruitvale cheap or expensive?

Fruitvale is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $84,001. It ranks 30th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fruitvale?

The median homeowner in Fruitvale pays $1,303 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.

Is Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale?

The median home value in Fruitvale is $333,100, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

8,019 people live in Fruitvale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.