At a Glance
Median Income
$81,786
$44,651 per capita
Home Value
$593,800
Zillow: $775,576
Median Rent
$1,658/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
13.5% smoking rate
How Fraser Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fraser's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fraser a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fraser residents earn a median household income of $81,786 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,651. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fraser is $593,800 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $775,576. Median rent is $1,658/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
39.4% of adults in Fraser hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fraser has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,189
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,786
Per Capita$44,651
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,306
Housing
C+
Home Value$593,800
Rent$1,658
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$775,576
Housing Units1,183
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,625/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation8,894 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fraser was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.6% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.