[7][8] The city of Fraser was established by home rule charter November 7, 1956, and adopted by the electors on December 26, 1956.

Fraser is in southern Macomb County, six miles (10 km) southwest of Mount Clemens, the county seat, and 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown Detroit.

It is bordered to the north and northeast by Clinton Charter Township, to the southeast and south by Roseville, to the southwest by Warren, and to the northwest by Sterling Heights.

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters.

31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[13] Also located in Fraser is the Arts Academy in the Woods, a free public charter academy dedicated to students interested in pursuing fine and performing arts.

In 2006, the girls' varsity basketball team, coached by David Kuppe, became the second Macomb County girls' basketball team to make it to the state finals.

In 1981, Fraser's football team was led by Mark Garalczyk to the state championships.