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Living in
Fruitville.
Fruitville is an unincorporated community in Sarasota County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Fruitville
This part of Sarasota County feels like a quiet, established community rather than a tourist destination—which is actually what keeps people here long-term. With a median household income around $82,246 and median home values sitting at $412,500, the cost of living is moderate for Southwest Florida, though you're definitely paying for proximity to the Gulf Coast region without the premium prices of beachfront areas. The job market is solid with unemployment at just 4.3%, and your commute to jobs elsewhere in the Sarasota-Bradenton metro averages 24 minutes, making it realistic for people who work in larger employment hubs nearby.
Fruitville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
12.8%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+12.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.8% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Fruitville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fruitville, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (10.0%), and 7.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.8%
of residents
65 and Older
27.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.2%
of households
Married Couples
45.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.07
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Fruitville
In Fruitville, rent runs 18% above the FL average, and home values are 15% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
38.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,388
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Fruitville
Unemployment in Sarasota County, which includes Fruitville, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Fruitville: Sarasota County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sarasota County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fruitville is about 3% of Sarasota County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fruitville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.1 min avg
How Fruitville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fruitville, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 45 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fruitville, runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
95
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
744
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sarasota County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sarasota County, which includes Fruitville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.8M |
| 2023 | 3 | Tropical Storm | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Tornado | $2001.1M |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $252,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Tornado | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sarasota County, county-wide
Fruitville is about 3% of Sarasota County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sarasota County, which includes Fruitville, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
129
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sarasota County, county-wide
Fruitville is about 3% of Sarasota County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fruitville has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/68°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.76" |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 1.99" |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 3.11" |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.53" |
| May | 88°F | 69°F | 3.49" |
| Jun | 91°F | 74°F | 9.03" |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 8.91" |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 10.07" |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 7.43" |
| Oct | 85°F | 68°F | 2.88" |
| Nov | 79°F | 60°F | 1.82" |
| Dec | 74°F | 55°F | 2.26" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fruitville
Uninsured
11.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fruitville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Sarasota
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Sarasota
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Bradenton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fruitville
Fruitville's student/teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Fruitville
Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota
Private for-profit · 2-year · 574 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
10.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,379 students · in-state tuition $2,540 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Ringling College of Art and Design
5.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,662 students · in-state tuition $60,170 · 74% graduate · median earnings $55,053 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 843 students · in-state tuition $6,916 · 66% graduate · median earnings $53,164 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fruitville
Fruitville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
17 mi awayCities Near Fruitville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fruitville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fruitville FAQ
Is Fruitville, Florida affordable?⌄
Fruitville's median rent is $1,977/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $82,246/year. Median home value is $412,500.
Is Fruitville, Florida safe?⌄
Fruitville is policed by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 95 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 744 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fruitville, Florida?⌄
Sarasota County, which includes Fruitville, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fruitville, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Fruitville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,977/month and median household income is $82,246/year. The median home value is $412,500. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fruitville, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Fruitville is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from