Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

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

The People and Families of Fitchburg

In Fitchburg, about 44% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fitchburg had a median family income of $43,291.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Fitchburg gave more campaign money ($6,900) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Fitchburg Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Fitchburg. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Fitchburg is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Fitchburg, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 18%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Fitchburg, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Fitchburg Almanac

Fitchburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fitchburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Fitchburg residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fitchburg Hospitals

HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
HOSPITAL ROAD
(978) 466-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

Fitchburg High Schools (2004)

FITCHBURG HIGH
740 RICHARDSON RD
978-345-3240
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,481 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

MONTACHUSETT VOC TECH
1050 WESTMINSTER STREET
978-345-9200
A Vocational School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,167 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

NORTH CENTRAL CHARTER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL
ONE OAK HILL ROAD
978-345-2701
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 305 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

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