Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Among the top 10% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 20% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 9% for walkability
- bottom 5% for air quality
Fitchburg is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 30,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and air quality.
Official websitecity.fitchburg.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.8 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$87k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 33% of US places
Home Value$378k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 23% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.88%better than 12% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden17.63%better than 12% of US places
Unemployment1.4%better than 73% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.2 in44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.5 inbetter than 23% of US places
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 64% of US places
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 76% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.3better than 75% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality53.4better than 42% of US places
Violent Crime1145/100kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Crime1349/100kbetter than 35% of US places
Community
Population29,82695th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4781st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1881st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)64.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.4%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.0%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)8.5%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.5%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 87% of US places
Walkability11.4/20better than 91% of US places
Airport Distance77 mibetter than 50% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.4%better than 84% of US places
Amenities Nearby97.90better than 54% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 46% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fitchburg an affordable place to live?
- Fitchburg is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 33% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fitchburg?
- The median home value in Fitchburg is $378k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fitchburg?
- Median household income in Fitchburg is $87k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fitchburg?
- Median gross rent in Fitchburg is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fitchburg safe?
- Fitchburg is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1145/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 1349/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fitchburg?
- Fitchburg averages 72°F in July and 20°F in January, with 40.2 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fitchburg?
- Public-school quality in Fitchburg is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fitchburg?
- The average one-way commute in Fitchburg is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)