Just minutes from Winter Park Resort, Fraser offers mountain-town charm, year-round recreation and a welcoming local community, with everything from convenient condos to luxury mountain homes.
Fraser is so close to Winter Park that it feels like a natural extension of it, yet it has its own distinct personality and true mountain-town feel. Downtown Winter Park is approximately two minutes away, while Winter Park Resort is about a 10-minute drive. The planned town-to-resort gondola is expected to create a convenient, car-free connection between downtown Winter Park and the resort, making Fraser’s location even more appealing.
Downtown Fraser is colorful, creative and refreshingly local. Murals painted by local artists add character throughout town, while independently owned restaurants and businesses give the community its personality. You will find a local distillery, breweries, Mexican restaurants, Solstice Bistro, my favorite bistro in all of Grand County, indoor golf at The Birdie Lounge and locally owned shops carrying gifts, clothing and mountain essentials. Fraser also has an excellent selection of ski, bike and outdoor shops with everything you need for your next adventure.
Fraser real estate includes an impressive range of options, from convenient condos and townhomes to spacious single-family residences and luxury mountain homes. Buyers can often get more for their money in Fraser than in Winter Park, whether that means additional square footage, a larger homesite, better views or more privacy. Taxes, metro-district assessments and transfer fees vary by property and neighborhood, so it is important to understand the complete cost of ownership before purchasing.
Although Fraser is popular with second-home owners and vacation-property buyers, it is also home to a strong local community. Many full-time residents choose Fraser for its convenience, peaceful surroundings, outdoor access and opportunities to own more space while remaining close to Winter Park.
Hiking and mountain biking trails are often right outside your door, and many Fraser neighborhoods are surrounded by open space, forest and mountain views. The Lift provides complimentary public transportation connecting Fraser with downtown Winter Park, Winter Park Resort and other parts of the Fraser Valley.
I previously lived in Winter Park and ultimately chose to purchase my own home in Fraser because I could get more for my money without giving up convenient access to the resort, restaurants, trails and everything I love about the Winter Park area. For buyers exploring homes for sale in Fraser, Colorado, it offers a compelling combination of value, recreation, community and authentic mountain living.
I particularly like adding that you personally chose Fraser. It gives the page credibility and distinguishes it from generic neighborhood copy written by someone who may never have lived here.
2,591 people live in Fraser, where the median age is 34.8 and the average individual income is $50,290. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fraser, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Mestar, Fuego Azteca, and Local love Fraser.
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| Dining | 3.47 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.47 miles | 56 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.55 miles | 2 reviews | 1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.55 miles | 2 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.55 miles | 25 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.56 miles | 46 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.68 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.47 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.47 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.47 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.52 miles | 18 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.55 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.55 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.55 miles | 43 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.47 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.52 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.55 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Fraser has 960 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fraser do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,591 people call Fraser home. The population density is 47 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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