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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.
In Fraser, about 55% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Fraser than is typical.
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.
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.
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.
In Fraser, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Fraser to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
Ratings range from
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| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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