Fruitdale is a small town of 121 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fruitdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fruitdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fruitdale city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.4
Fruitdale's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fruitdale costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fruitdale, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fruitdale's violent crime rate is 153.1 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.1 /100k
Property Crime
588.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fruitdale is served primarily by Washington County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fruitdale, AL
National Avg
School District
Washington County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fruitdale sees average highs of 59.4°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 62.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Fruitdale's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fruitdale roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Fruitdale's violent crime rate is 153.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 588.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fruitdale are operated by Washington County.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fruitdale, AL has a population of 121, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fruitdale averages 59.4°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fruitdale, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36539.
The population of Fruitdale, Alabama is 121 with a median age of 23.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fruitdale: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fruitdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.