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Fitchburg, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
41,633
Population
1,497/sq mi density
$70,659
Median Income
$36,790 per capita
$295,500
Home Value
$389,789 Zillow
$1,131
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
534
Violent Crime/100K
1,324 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,659 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$295,500 home value, $1,131/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
534 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$295,500
5% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.4%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
17,861
Median year built: 1949
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$295,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$389,789
Median Sale Price
$455,000
Median List Price
$422,499
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.4%
Owner-Occupied
43.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,131/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,786/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
26 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
22
Price Drops
23.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Active Inventory
46
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1949
Average age of housing stock: 77 years
Homeownership Rate
56.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $295,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,789 |
| Median Sale Price | $455,000 |
| Median List Price | $422,499 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $226 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,131 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,786 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 26 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.9% |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Active Inventory | 46 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $226 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 17,861 |
| Median Year Built | 1949 |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |