Fruita

POPULATION: 13,742 (2020)

CLIMATE: High Desert

MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $317,210

TOP EMPLOYERS: City of Fruita, Family Health West, Coop Country Fruita, Industrial Insulation Equipment, Cudd Energy Services

HOME TO: Colorado National Monument, Fat Tire Bike Festival, 18 Road Mountain Bike Trails & Desert for ATVs, Shooting, Camping & Biking, Colorado River

www.fruita.org

Located in the Grand Valley in western Mesa County, Fruita is part of the Grand Junction Metropolitan Area. Bordering the Colorado River on the southern edge of town, the Uncompahgre Plateau known for its pinyon-juniper landscape, and the Book Cliffs range on the northern edge of the Grand Valley. Originally home to the Ute people, farmers settled the town after founder William Pabor in 1884.

With quick access to the Colorado National Monument, the Book Cliffs, and the Colorado River, you're sure to find something fun to do outside. If you're a resident, you probably know that in addition to all the tourism and recreational opportunities here, Fruita is a great place to live and raise a family. The small-town feel, combined with larger-town amenities, make Fruita unique. Fruita has been the winner of the Governor's Smart Growth and Development Award for four consecutive years. The city motto is "Honor the Past, Envision the Future".