Fruita, CO 81521 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Fruita, CO—81521

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$486,000

3.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$82,600

40.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

11.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.0%

Median Rent

$1,750

11.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$950

21.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,450

38.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

2.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Fruita, CO

As of May '26, the median home price in Fruita, CO is $486,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.2%. This indicates that home prices in Fruita, CO are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$486,000	3.2%
Single Family	$489,000	2.9%
Condos	$251,000	8.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Fruita, CO

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fruita, CO is $1,690, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fruita, CO is studios: $1,300, 1-bedrooms: $938, 2-bedrooms: $1,500, 3-bedrooms: $1,870, 4-bedrooms: $2,280. The most common rental property sizes in Fruita, CO are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 56.6% and 17.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,750	$1,690
Studio Rent	$1,300	$1,300
1 Bed Rent	$950	$938
2 Bed Rent	$1,450	$1,500
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,870
4 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,280

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

9.8%

1 Bedroom

7.9%

2 Bedrooms

17.4%

3 Bedrooms

56.6%

4 Bedrooms

5.5%

5+ Bedrooms

2.8%

Property Listings — Fruita, CO

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fruita, CO is 58. This is a increase of 11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 34.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$545,000	9.0%
Listing Count	155	35.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	35.0%
Days on Market	58	11.0%

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Demographics — Fruita, CO

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fruita, CO has a population of 16,900, which has increased by 6.8% over the past 5 years. Fruita, CO is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 32.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,900	6.8%
% Under 18	26.3%	6.0%
% Seniors	21.4%	27.4%
% WFH	9.3%	-9.7%
% w/ College Degree	32.0%	49.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fruita, CO is a predominantly white area, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fruita, CO is hispanic, making up 9.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.2% of the population in Fruita, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 66.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	84.3%	2.4%
% Black	1.0%	900.0%
% Hispanic	9.9%	-23.8%
% Asian	0.3%	-62.5%
% Foreign Born	1.2%	-66.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Fruita, CO

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 571 mortgage originations in Fruita, CO, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Fruita, CO. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	571
% Conventional Loans	83.0%
% Government Loans	17.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Fruita, CO

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Fruita, CO under the Section 8 program is 11.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Fruita, CO, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	117
Total Units Section 8	117
% Rentals under Section 8	11.1%
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$280	$950	$1,230
2 Bedroom	$140	$1,450	$1,590
3 Bedroom	$330	$1,900	$2,230
4 Bedroom	$370	$2,300	$2,670

Fruita, CO—81521

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fruita, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fruita, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fruita, CO

Demographics — Fruita, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fruita, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fruita, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fruita, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fruita, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.3
Median Home Price	$486,000
Median Household Income	$82,600

Fruita, CO—81521

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fruita, CO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fruita, CO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fruita, CO

Demographics — Fruita, CO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fruita, CO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fruita, CO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fruita, CO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fruita, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Mack, CO

Glade Park

Loma, CO

Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

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