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Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Introduction to Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 21 miles SW of Nashua, New Hampshire and 41 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is located in the Fitchburg - Leominster metropolitan area. Fitchburg has a population of 39,102.

Fitchburg History

The city of Fitchburg is named after one of its early settlers, John Fitch. The city was first settled in 1730. The Nashua River was the original source of growth for this community. Several factories were built around the river and it became the main source of employment and income for the residents. The city of Fitchburg was incorporated in 1764. It was a 19th century industrial center, and is still noted for its Victorian style architecture.

Fitchburg and nearby Attractions

  • Fitchburg Art Museum
  • Wallace Civic Center
  • Coggshall Park
  • Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Leominster State Forest
  • Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum

Things To Do In Fitchburg

In Fitchburg you have numerous entertainment options. You can either visit the city’s historical sites and museums or you can enjoy a day trip at the wildlife sanctuary. The city also includes several parks and playgrounds, shopping centers and restaurants. In addition, Fitchburg organizes an Autumn Festival each year.

Fitchburg Transportation

The nearest airport is Worcester Regional.

Fitchburg Higher Education

The local college is Fitchburg State College.

High Points

Fitchburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyFitchburg Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 18%Fitchburg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 19%Fitchburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fitchburg, MA

Comparing Fitchburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity610
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Men52
Age of the Population41
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income41
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime72
Low Violent Crime31

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