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Living in
Fraser.
About
Life in Fraser
The community here skews slightly older (median age around 44) and family-oriented, with nearly half of households being married couples, though single-person households and those run by women are also a significant part of the fabric. Housing is genuinely affordable compared to national standards, with median home values around $215,900 and rentals averaging $827 a month, though you'll want to brace yourself for what comes with Michigan living: hot, humid summers paired with cold, sometimes brutally cold winters that demand serious winter maintenance on your property and car. The job market hovers right around the national average with 4.9% unemployment, and while Fraser itself isn't a major employment hub, your commute to jobs in Mount Clemens or Warren is short enough that you're not spending hours on the road each week.
Fraser at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Foreign-Born
7.3%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.3% foreign-born, most often from Iraq
Who lives in Fraser: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fraser, the largest foreign-born group is from Iraq (23.2%), and 3.2% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.9%
of residents
65 and Older
20.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.7%
of households
Married Couples
39.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
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 25% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Fraser
In Fraser, rent runs 25% below the MI average, and home values are 7% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,756
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $235,579 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MI
Unemployment in Fraser and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Macomb County, which includes Fraser, is close to the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Fraser: Macomb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Macomb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fraser is about 2% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fraser Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute23.5 min avg
How Fraser residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fraser, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M 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 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fraser runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
130.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,522.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fraser Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Macomb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Macomb County, which includes Fraser, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.1M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.2M |
| 2020 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $753,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.9M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.0M |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Macomb County, county-wide
Fraser is about 2% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Macomb County, which includes Fraser, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Macomb County, county-wide
Fraser is about 2% of Macomb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fraser has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.8"
Annual Snowfall
32.2"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.22" |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.75" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.36" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.59" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.31" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.17" |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 2.82" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.60" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.19" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fraser
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fraser's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Warren
Mclaren Macomb
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Mount Clemens
The Behavioral Center of Michigan
Psychiatric · 6.4 mi away · Warren
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.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fraser
Fraser's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fraser (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 15,587 students · in-state tuition $15,862 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,876 students · in-state tuition $3,745 · 18% graduate · median earnings $44,976 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,230 students · in-state tuition $55,460 · 63% graduate · median earnings $54,082 (10 yrs after entry)
Rochester Christian University
13.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 792 students · in-state tuition $30,510 · 52% graduate · median earnings $50,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Michigan
10.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 629 students · in-state tuition $21,655 · 82% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (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: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fraser
Fraser has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
48 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fraser
Fraser Public Library
16330 East Fourteen Mile Road, Fraser
Cities Near Fraser
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fraser?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fraser FAQ
Is Fraser, Michigan affordable?⌄
Fraser's median rent is $843/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $64,354/year. Median home value is $215,900.
Is Fraser, Michigan safe?⌄
Fraser's violent crime rate was 131 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 1523 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fraser, Michigan?⌄
Macomb County, which includes Fraser, has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fraser, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Fraser is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $843/month and median household income is $64,354/year. The median home value is $215,900. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fraser, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Fraser is 24 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