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Fraser, MI


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Fraser, Michigan

Fraser, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 4 miles NW of St. Clair Shores, Michigan (center to center) and 15 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Fraser is home to some 15,297 residents.

The People and Families of Fraser

In Fraser, about 55% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Fraser than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fraser had a median family income of $64,119. More so than most places, the people in Fraser generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Fraser are poor than in most places in Michigan. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Fraser. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Fraser Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Fraser was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Fraser, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Fraser strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Fraser People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Fraser Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Fraser Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Fraser Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Fraser, MI

Comparing Fraser to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity25
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

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