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| Fruita
by the Numbers |
| Population, 2000 |
6,478 |
| Growth 1990-2000 |
59.8% |
Median Age, 2000
Under 15
Aged 15-24
Aged 25-44
Aged 45-64
Aged 65+
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36.5
23.0%
12.5%
27.5%
20.9%
16.1% |
| Median Household Income |
$27,038 |
| Median home price |
$99,400 |
| Sales Tax Rate |
2% |
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The City of Fruita is located at the "Western Gateway"
to the Grand Valley and is also the Front Door to the newly designated
Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area. Fruita is a vibrant,
progressive and resourceful community that cherishes its history
and continually strives to fulfill its mission: "To preserve
the rural small town atmosphere of Fruita, while providing adequate
community services for a growing population." The community
strives for economic development and the personal prosperity of
its residents.
• The City of Fruita is the only city in Colorado to receive
the "Governor's Smart Growth and Development Award" in
four consecutive years.
• Fruita is a "Home Rule City" with a Council-Manager
form of government. The Mayor and six City Council members are the
governing body of the City. They are elected at large and serve
overlapping terms. The six council members serve four-year terms,
and the Mayor serves a two-year term.
• Fruita, due to its location at the northern portal of the
world-renowned Kokopelli mountain biking trail, and its famous Fat
Tire Festival, is also known as a mountain biker's paradise. Mountain
biking has really put Fruita on the map. Read more about the background
of Fruita’s
development.
• Fruita is also located adjacent to the beautiful Colorado
National Monument.
Overall, Fruita is a great community in which to live and work
and is very attractive
for companies looking to relocate to an area with the benefits
of
a metropolitan area but a great quality of life.
Population and Workforce
According to the US Census information, the City of Fruita has
a
population of 6,478, an increase of almost 60% since 1990. The
population
is projected to continue to grow at a similar rate during the next
10 years. Due to Fruita's location in the Grand Junction MSA, the
labor force available to companies located within the City of Fruita,
is approximately 66,000 people. |
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Transportation
Fruita's strategic location on Interstate 70 offers businesses excellent
access to millions of consumers. Interstate 70 is a major trucking
route connecting the area directly with Denver and Salt Lake City.
The Union Pacific Rail Line runs directly through Fruita, providing
industrial sites with railroad access. General aviation services
are available at the Walker Field Airport, 20 minutes away on I-70,
offering connections to Phoenix, Denver and Salt Lake City.
Principal Industries
A long-established agricultural community, Fruita now has a growing
and diverse economic base. Fruita has recently attracted several
new companies such as Family Health West and Johns Manville,
and is very popular as a tourism destination.
Top Private Sector Employers
Family Health West - 330 employees, Johns Manville - 120 employees,
and City Markets - 60 employees.
Real Estate
The city of Fruita and Mesa County have recently completed an economic
development master plan for about 1,700 acres of land west of Fruita,
most of which is zoned industrial, and is located within both the
Mesa County
Enterprise Zone and Fruita's land use planning area.
The plan envisions an interconnected, attractive business park with
numerous light industrial and office sites bounded on the south by
a continuous wide greenway and protected open space, trails and lakes
along the flood plain of the Colorado River. The Fruita Greenway
Business Park is a very attractive location for a variety of businesses
looking to capitalize on the great operating and physical environments
available in the City of Fruita. Sites are currently available in
the Business Park.
Please contact us for more information on this opportunity and
other real estate contacts in the City of Fruita.
Education
Fruita schools are administered by the Mesa County Valley School
District 51, one of the finest districts in the state. Fruita Monument
High School is an award-winning school and the community is equally
proud of their other schools, Fruita Middle School and Shelledy Elementary.
In addition, higher educational opportunities can be found at UTEC,
Mesa State College, Colorado State University-Agriculture Extension,
Itellitech College and Colorado Christian University.
Links
To learn more about the City of Fruita and also information on
the great events and opportunities visit the city's own website
at www.fruita.org.
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