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Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg, MA.

Population: 41,839 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fitchburg, MA is $403,078 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,799/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$403,078

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$403,078
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+130.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$403,132
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$450,000
Median list price
$428,000
Median price per sqft
$246
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
139
For-sale inventory
102
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
115
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,799/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,323/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,419/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,828/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential, Fitchburg, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Schools include
Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School, Crocker Elementary, Fitchburg High, Reingold Elementary, Memorial Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
35
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Devens (11.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.5°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
298
Days with Moderate air quality
67
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
169
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,283
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,474

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Lowell National Historical Park (26 mi)
National parks include
Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Fitchburg Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
42
Hospitals include
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, MERRIMACK HEALTH LAWRENCE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,365 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1950
Housing built before 1970
71.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,441
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
81.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
301,530
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,690

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FitchburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$403,078$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$450,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$1,799/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,441$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fitchburg, MA?
$403,078.
What is the median sale price in Fitchburg, MA?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fitchburg, MA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Fitchburg, MA?
Typical rent: $1,799/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fitchburg, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Fitchburg, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fitchburg, MA. 35 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fitchburg, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fitchburg, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fitchburg, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fitchburg, MA?
10 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fitchburg, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fitchburg, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fitchburg, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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