Living in Fraser, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fraser · Census data 2020–2024

Fraser has 148 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $69,063 (8% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $147,500.

Fraser is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Fraser at a glance

Population
148
Median age
49.6State: 38.6
Median household income
$69,063State: $75,059
Median home value
$147,500State: $208,000
Homeowners
94.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
Average commute
25 min

Is Fraser a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Fraser

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fraser the median home value is $147,500, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,779 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Fraser$147,500
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Fraser median household income

The median household income in Fraser is $69,063 and the income per person is $51,201. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Fraser$69,063
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Fraser: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
78
Owner-occupied
94.4%
Renter-occupied
5.6%
Vacant
9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
2.08

Fraser demographics

Population
148
Median age
49.6
Under 18
16.9%
65 and older
22.3%
Households
71
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
9.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fraser ›

Education in Fraser

16.1% of adults 25 and older in Fraser have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Fraser16.1%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Fraser

Unemployment rate
2.4%State: 3.6%
Average commute
25 minState: 20 min
Work from home
3.7%
Drive alone
90.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
84.5%

Fraser vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Fraser148$69,063$147,500—
Pilot Mound132$58,750$75,000—
Ogden1,859$70,268$166,000$733
Boone12,424$69,222$173,000$831
Boxholm168$49,375$86,500$556
Stratford735$47,875$89,300$588
Dayton689$57,500$114,800$523
Luther159$100,938$191,700—
Harcourt249$72,708$85,000$550

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Living in Fraser: FAQ

What is the median household income in Fraser, IA?

The median household income in Fraser is $69,063, 8% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Fraser?

The median home value in Fraser is $147,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Fraser, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes.

What is the median age in Fraser?

The median age in Fraser is 49.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Fraser?

The average commute to work in Fraser is 25 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Fraser?

The unemployment rate in Fraser is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Fraser?

16.1% of adults in Fraser have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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