Fitchburg, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
40,666
Population Density
1,461
Labor Participaton
64.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.7%
Median Household Income
$51,412
Median Individual Income
$30,367
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$44,662

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$183,400
Median Gross Rent
$954
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,632
Housing Units
16,701
People who reside in Fitchburg live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
41%
Apt, Condo, Other
59%
Analysis

Income

Households in Fitchburg earn less money than the national median income, averaging 15% less per household.

Housing

Fitchburg has a median house price of $183,400. The cost of homeownership is slightly less than most areas. The cost of renting in Fitchburg is 6% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 8%

Demographics

The median age in Fitchburg is 35. Fitchburg has a population that is younger than in comparison to the US median age.

Fitchburg ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population and has significantly less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Fitchburg Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 183,400 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,632 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 954 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 11.2% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 47% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 1,461 885 93
Personal Comparison
Fitchburg Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 51,412 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 30,367 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 44,662 60,923 46,881
Median Age 35.4 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 64.7% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 20.7% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Fitchburg, MA
1,461
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Fitchburg is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics