The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 81521 sells for about $490,000, or $307 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,398 a month.
ZIP 81521 — Fruita
The 81521 housing market is currently very competitive, with median home prices rising 7.7% year-over-year to $490,000. Market activity remains balanced, though inventory is limited and homes are selling in approximately 56 days. Figures for months of supply and specific tax rates were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP code is well-suited for family buyers and outdoor enthusiasts who value proximity to recreational amenities and a suburban lifestyle with a higher-than-average median household income.
Median prices moved up 7.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 81521
The area is served by the Mesa County Valley School District 51, which provides public education for the Fruita community.
Approximately 97% of properties in the ZIP code have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years.
The local economy is supported by sectors including healthcare, construction, and retail trade, with ongoing residential development in areas like Korima.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000).
The majority of residents drive alone to work, with a mean commute time that varies significantly by employment destination.
The area is known for proximity to the Colorado National Monument and various local parks, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by a low vacancy rate of approximately 2.8%, with a median gross rent of $1,398.
The economy is driven by healthcare, construction, and retail trade, with a labor force that is largely employed in the broader Grand Junction-Montrose media market.
Residential development continues with new construction projects, such as the Parkview Series in the Korima area.
The area is served by the Mesa County Valley School District 51.
Property insurance posture is influenced by high wildfire risk, affecting a significant majority of properties in the ZIP code.
Data retrieved from ZipCodeDex and Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A major landmark offering scenic views and hiking trails adjacent to the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.