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Fraser, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Macomb County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
14,604 Population 3,528/sq mi density
$61,118 Median Income $38,670 per capita
$193,600 Home Value $231,578 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
226 Violent Crime/100K 1,509 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,118 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$193,600 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fraser, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,118
19% below
$38,670 per capita
Home Value
$193,600
31% below
Zillow: $231,578
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
40% below
1,509/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
69%
Rent
71%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fraser a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 3.4% (6% below 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 $231,578. 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 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,509/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population14,604
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density3,528/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,118
Per Capita$38,670
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$54,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,600
Rent$827
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$231,578
Housing Units6,912
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent226/100K
Property1,509/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault151/100K
Burglary192/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,360/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 1,797 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.