At a Glance
Median Income
$61,118
$38,670 per capita
Home Value
$193,600
Zillow: $238,947
Median Rent
$827/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
237/100K
1,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.3% 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
3.0 / 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 $61,118 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,670. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,678 business establishments, including 1,797 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fraser is $193,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,947. Median rent is $827/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Fraser reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,951/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Fraser hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fraser has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population14,604
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density3,528/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,118
Per Capita$38,670
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$54,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,600
Rent$827
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$238,947
Housing Units6,912
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent237/100K
Property1,951/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,360/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation611 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Fraser was founded in 1956.
The median home in Fraser was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 1,797 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.