What are the schools like in Fruitville, FL?

Fruitville is served primarily by SARASOTA. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Fruitville?

The median household income in Fruitville, FL is $84,070 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Fruitville, FL?

Fruitville has an average high temperature of 72.5°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches.

Fruitville, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fruitville, FL affordable or expensive?

Fruitville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fruitville is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $351,700 and the median rent is $1,763 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fruitville, FL?

Fruitville has a violent crime rate of 141.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 901.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fruitville, FL a Good Place to Live?

Fruitville is a small city of 15,333 in Florida, with a median household income of $84,070 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Fruitville stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fruitville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fruitville 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: 103.6

Fruitville's overall cost of living index is 103.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fruitville costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fruitville, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$351,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,763	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,070	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fruitville's violent crime rate is 141.8 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

141.8 /100k

Property Crime

901.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fruitville is served primarily by SARASOTA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fruitville, FL	National Avg
School District	SARASOTA	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fruitville sees average highs of 72.5°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fruitville, FL
Average High — January	72.5°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fruitville, FL	National Avg
Population	15,333	—
Median Age	47.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.9%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sarasota Springs, FL 2 mi The Meadows, FL 2 mi Pinecraft, FL 3 mi Kensington Park, FL 3 mi Lake Sarasota, FL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Fruitville

Fruitville, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

34232

Fruitville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fruitville, FL affordable or expensive?

Fruitville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fruitville roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $351,700 and median rent is $1,763/month.

What is the crime rate in Fruitville, FL?

Fruitville's violent crime rate is 141.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 901.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fruitville?

Public schools in Fruitville are operated by SARASOTA. The district has 31 elementary, 11 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fruitville, FL a good place to live?

Fruitville, FL has a population of 15,333, a median household income of $84,070, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fruitville?

Fruitville averages 72.5°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fruitville?

Fruitville, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 34232.

What is the population of Fruitville?

The population of Fruitville, Florida is 15,333 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fruitville?

Key numbers for living in Fruitville: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $351,700, median household income $84,070, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fruitville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.