At a Glance
Median Income
$85,420
$55,926 per capita
Home Value
$389,400
Zillow: $506,723
Median Rent
$1,302/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
1,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
9.4% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fitchburg residents earn a median household income of $85,420 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,926. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fitchburg is $389,400 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $506,723. Median rent is $1,302/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Fitchburg reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,341/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.0% of adults in Fitchburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fitchburg has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population31,566
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,420
Per Capita$55,926
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A
Home Value$389,400
Rent$1,302
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$506,723
Housing Units14,023
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property1,341/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault232/100K
Burglary122/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation1,043 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fitchburg was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
15.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.