Here's what it costs to live in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,222 per month, while the typical home is valued around $336,400. Households earn a median of $73,040 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$73,040
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,222
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$336,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,206
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,410
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,749
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,247
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
41,798
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,222
Per month
Avg Home Value
$335,300
Census ACS
January Avg
25°F
July Avg
71°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.7
fair
Hospitals
91
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
98.0%
What is the cost of living index for Fitchburg?
The cost of living index for Fitchburg is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Fitchburg?
The median gross rent in Fitchburg is $1,222 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fitchburg?
The median household income in Fitchburg is $73,040 per year.
What is the median home value in Fitchburg?
The median home value in Fitchburg is $336,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Fitchburg?
Air quality data for Fitchburg is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Fitchburg?
Tax data for Massachusetts is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
