Cozens Ranch House · National Register of Historic Places
Fraser’s story
155 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1871Fraser is settled
FraserCO
A town of 1,405, settled in 1871. A typical home worth about $776K.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,405
+14.4% since 2010
Typical home
$776K
−2.2% in a year
Household income
$90K
median
Median age
33.5
years
Jobs based here
795
Balanced
What makes Fraser stand out
The 3 things Fraser does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Fraser has grown 14.4% since 2010
1,224 people in 2010; 1,405 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Fraser’s report card
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Weather
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Local news
All →- Pedestrian dies after being struck by train near Winter Park railroad crossingSkyHiNews.com · Aug 21
- Missing Florida woman identified after remains found in Grand County forestSkyHiNews.com · Aug 14
- Fraser town clerk signals concerns over Grand County election handlingSkyHiNews.com · Aug 11
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fraser. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Fraser home is worth about $776K
The typical Fraser home is worth about $776,000, down 2.2% in a year, 46% above the Colorado typical home.
$776KZillow home value
Typical home value
Fraser$776K
Colorado$533K
−2.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Fraser’s public schools outperform 81% of Colorado districts
The public schools Fraser’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 81% of Colorado’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Valley Elementary School | PK–5 | 217 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Health
Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Fraser beats the Colorado average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
A−Health Grade
26 measures vs. Colorado
1 better19 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Fraser | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.6% | 9.2% |
Boulder Community Health
30.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
45th
percentile among CO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Fraser has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 76°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 214 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
214″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter3–32°
Spring20–50°
Summer38–73°
Fall22–54°
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Fraser
Most working residents leave Fraser for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Winter Park (30%), Denver (10%) and Colorado Springs (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In Fraser12%
Winter Park30%
Denver10%
Colorado Springs3%
Granby2%
16 mi
median commute distance
795
jobs based in Fraser
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
7.3% of Fraser is conserved land
14 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
7.3%conserved
7.3%
conserved · 161 of 2,203 acres
14 mi
of trails · 4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cozens Ranch Open Space | 4.4 mi | 149 |
| 2. Walk Through History Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| 3. Arapaho National Forest | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Small town
1,405 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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About Fraser
Town in Colorado, United States
The Town of Fraser is a Statutory Town located in Grand County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 1,400 at the 2020 United States census, a +14.38% increase since the 2010 United States census. The town is situated in Middle Park in the valley of the Fraser River along U.S. Highway 40. Its location northwest of Winter Park, the location of a popular ski resort, has provided growth in recent years with new condominium and other real estate developments.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1871
- Population
- 1,400
- Area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 8,573 ft
- ZIP code
- 80442
- Area code
- 970
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