At a Glance
Median Income
$70,659
$36,790 per capita
Home Value
$295,500
Zillow: $403,296
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
487/100K
1,361/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.1% smoking rate
How Fitchburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fitchburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fitchburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fitchburg residents earn a median household income of $70,659 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,790. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fitchburg is $295,500 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,296. Median rent is $1,131/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Fitchburg reports 487 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,361/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Fitchburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fitchburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population41,633
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,497/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,659
Per Capita$36,790
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A
Home Value$295,500
Rent$1,131
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$403,296
Housing Units17,861
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent487/100K
Property1,361/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault409/100K
Burglary272/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries70
Did You Know?
Fitchburg was founded in 1730.
The median home in Fitchburg was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.