The Town FilesFraser, Michigan
City in Macomb County · population 14,726 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $215,900
- Household income
- $64,354
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 43.0
Fraser is a city of 14,726 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $215,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 93% of Michigan towns, better transit than 90% of Michigan towns.
How Fraser ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fraser is worth $215,900, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $64,354, which is more affordable than 22% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $843 a month. 73.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fraser | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $843 | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,354 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fraser
| People | Fraser | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Fraser
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fraser since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 4, 1957 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on April 6, 2010.
Severe weather in Macomb County since 1996
Macomb County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Macomb County
Macomb County had 336,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Fraser itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Fraser
12 public schools with 5,893 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser High School | 9-12 | 1,480 | 14.5 |
| Richards Middle School | 7-8 | 730 | 17.0 |
| Salk Elementary School | PK-6 | 465 | 16.6 |
| Huron Academy Grades 38 (charter) | 3-8 | 402 | 16.8 |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | PK-6 | 393 | 16.4 |
| Clintondale High School | 9-12 | 388 | 17.6 |
| Thomas A Edison Elem School | PK-6 | 377 | 17.1 |
| Walt Disney Elementary School | K-6 | 368 | 19.4 |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School | K-6 | 355 | 19.7 |
| Arts Academy in the Woods (charter) | 6-12 | 346 | 14.4 |
| Robbie Hall Parker School | PK-5 | 335 | 16.0 |
| Rainbow Elementary School | PK-5 | 254 | 12.7 |
Towns near Fraser
- Roseville, MI2.1 mi · 47,710 people · home $155,800
- Clinton, MI3.9 mi · 100,513 people · home $225,000
- St. Clair Shores, MI4.2 mi · 58,874 people · home $210,700
- Eastpointe, MI4.9 mi · 34,318 people · home $142,200
- Warren, MI5.0 mi · 139,387 people · home $193,400
- Sterling Heights, MI5.2 mi · 134,346 people · home $274,300
- Mount Clemens, MI5.3 mi · 15,697 people · home $179,400
- Center Line, MI5.7 mi · 8,552 people · home $156,600
Fraser questions
Is Fraser, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fraser scores better for retirees than 14% of Michigan towns and quieter than 10%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Fraser?
The median owner-occupied home in Fraser is valued at $215,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,354, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $843 a month.
What is the weather like in Fraser?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 32.2 inches of snow.
Does Fraser get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fraser since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 4, 1957. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)