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Fitchburg, MA

Founded 1730Worcester CountyElev. 143 m
Population
41,633
Median home
$295,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
14

Overview

About Fitchburg

Fitchburg is home to roughly 41,633 residents. Fitchburg was founded in 1730 and sits in Worcester County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $70,659. Homes carry a median value of $295,500, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.9%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
41,633
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$70,659
Per-capita income
$36,790
Poverty rate
15.5%
High-school grad or higher
87.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
27.1 min
Work from home
9.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White56.9%
Hispanic or Latino30.5%
Black5.7%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.7%
Service21.7%
Sales & office21.1%
Production, transportation & material moving16.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$295,500
Median gross rent
$1,131/mo
Owner-occupied
56.4%
Median year built
1950
Households
16,880
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Fitchburg has 10 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading36%
Math21%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fitchburg HighHighGrades 9–12
Goodrich AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Montachusett Regional Vocational TechnicalHighGrades 9–12
Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
Arthur M Longsjo Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Memorial Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Crocker ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–5
McKay Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Reingold ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–5
South Street Early Learning CenterElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime20% above national
Fitchburg464
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime46% below national
Fitchburg1,059
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fitchburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fitchburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Worcester County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fitchburg is in Worcester County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fitchburg was founded in 1730 and sits in Worcester County. Elevation ~143 m.

Map of Fitchburg
Fitchburg, MA
Where Fitchburg is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fay ClubDuck MillCalvinistic Congregational ChurchFitchburg Historical SocietySafety Fund National BankFitchburg Yarn MillCrocker Field Historic District
Notable people from Fitchburg
AmerieHerbert William ConnDavid K. WyattBruce GordonLouise Freeland JenkinsJacques AubuchonWallace HoweJosephine Wright ChapmanPeter SamsonErika Lawler
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Nearby cities
Leominster (6 mi)Marlborough (22 mi)Worcester (23 mi)Lowell (25 mi)Framingham (28 mi)Waltham (33 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fitchburg, MA (14)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Angel R Torres Jr, 56
Fitchburg
AKA Angel Raffael Torres
Luis A Rodriquez, 58
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
AKA Luis Angel Rodriguez, Luis Angel Rodriquez
Joseph William Martin, 68
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
Harry Murdaugh, 53
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
AKA Kevin Brown, Harry Muntaugh
Carlos David Garcia-Flores, 42
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
AKA Carlos Flores, Carlos D Flores Garcia
Carlos David Garcia-Flores, 42
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
AKA Carlos David Garcia Flores, Carlos Garcia
Mark Joseph Scott, 43
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
AKA Mark Joseph Scott, Mark J Scott
Mark J Scott, 43
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
Juan C Hernandez, 38
Fitchburg
Rosali Toro Beltran, 61
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
AKA Rosali Beltran, Jose Peres
Jose W Perez-Hernandez, 41
Fitchburg
AKA Jose Perez
David S Anderson, 65
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
AKA David Stuart Andersen
David E Anderson, 57
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
Robert Davis, 85
Fitchburg · Worcester County · 01420
AKA Robert E Davis Sr

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fitchburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
Fitchburg has a population of about 41,633, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fitchburg?
The median home value in Fitchburg is $295,500, and the median gross rent is $1,131/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fitchburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Fitchburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 464 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fitchburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Worcester County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg has 10 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fitchburg?
Public registry data lists 14 registered sex offenders in or near Fitchburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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