Median Income
$71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.0%
5% higher than US avg
How Fraser Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population965
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty13.0%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units455
Rent Burden14.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,277 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+43.5%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Fraser Lake a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Fraser Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fraser Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Fraser Lake is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Fraser Lake is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.5% have completed high school.
Fraser Lake has a population of 965 with a density of 615 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 2.1% Asian.
Population
965
Total Population
2021 Census
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Fraser Lake vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.8% |
Social Characteristics
Fraser Lake vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Fraser Lake is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Fraser Lake vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.4% |
| 244% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
The median home value in Fraser Lake is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.0% |
| Housing Units | 455 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Fraser Lake vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Fraser Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,277 ft (694 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 615/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.0581°N, 124.8504°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |