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Fraser, Michigan

Introduction to Fraser, Michigan

Fraser, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 4 miles NW of St. Clair Shores, Michigan and 15 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. Part of the surrounding Detroit metro area, Fraser is home to some 15,297 residents.

Fraser History

Fraser began as a crossroads community that grew into a village around 1851. Later on, the village was named after Alexander J. Frazer, who visited the area in 1858 and purchased land here. In 1860, Fraser was renamed McPhersonville. However, the name was changed back to Fraser in 1863. It was incorporated as a village in 1894, and was reincorporated as a city in 1956.

Fraserand nearby Attractions

  • Fraser Historic Museum
  • Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Addison Oaks County Park
  • Bald Mountain Recreation Area

Things To Do In Fraser

Fraser includes a number of parks and playgrounds, including the Steffens Park, McKinley Park, Boris Park and Meadows Park. Apart from its beautiful trail, Harringon Park also features a baseball field, a soccer complex and picnic tables. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Greektown and the Cranbrook House are also close to the city.

Fraser Transportation

The Detroit City Airport is the closest major airport.

Fraser Higher Education

Macomb Community College, Lawrence Technological University, University of Phoenix - Detroit Campus, Wayne State University, Oakland University and other colleges provide higher educational facilities to the residents of Fraser.

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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