The population and steets of a city are important considerations when deciding whether or not to move there. Frazier Park, CA has a low cost of living compared to the national average and most cities in the state. While the cost of living in some areas can be higher than others on a state and federal level, overall costs for housing, utilities, groceries, and miscellaneous goods are lower than the national average.
As of the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 291 residents living in Frazier Park, California. Of these residents, 23% of housing units were vacant, a rate higher than the national average. A significant number of vacant properties are second homes and seasonal residences. Approximately seven out of every ten occupied units were occupied by an owner and three were occupied by renters.
The population of Frazier Park is mid-sized. It is situated in the Central Valley region, so residents have access to larger commerce centers like Bakersfield and Valencia. It is also easily accessible from the Interstate 5 freeway. As such, residents of Frazier Park can get to work, shopping, and other areas of the Central Valley within a few hours. A public library is scheduled to open in September 2009.
The violent crime rate in Frazier Park is 3.63 per thousand residents. While this is above the national average, the rate of violent crime in Frazier Park is much lower in the northeast. It is important to note that violent crimes do not necessarily occur in residential neighborhoods. However, the crime rate in Frazier Park does show a tendency to increase in residential areas. There are a few neighborhoods that are considered safe.