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Fitchburg, WI
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Fitchburg, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Fitchburg a Good Place to Live?
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 1.4% (61% 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 $493,445. 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 301 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,715/100K. The murder rate is 3.2/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.