Fitchburg, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Fitchburg, Wisconsin Summary
Life in Fitchburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Fitchburg over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fitchburg:
The population in Fitchburg is 29,361.
The median home value in Fitchburg is $340,000.
The median income in Fitchburg is $78,218.
The cost of living in Fitchburg is 115 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Fitchburg is $1,159.
The unemployment rate in Fitchburg is 1.5%.
The poverty rate in Fitchburg is 10.4%.
Table Of Contents
Fitchburg SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Fitchburg, WI Crime Report
519
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,632.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-29.77%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fitchburg / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 519 | 1,632.3 | 1,809.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 98 | 308.2 | 323.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 12 | 37.7 | 52.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 73 | 229.6 | 230.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 421 | 1,324.1 | 1,485.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 45 | 141.5 | 218.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 306 | 962.4 | 1,106.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 70 | 220.2 | 161.0 | 282.7 |
Fitchburg, WI Cost Of Living
115
Fitchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Fitchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fitchburg | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 133 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
Fitchburg, WI Photos
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Rankings for Fitchburg in Wisconsin
Map Of Fitchburg, WI
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Population over time in Fitchburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,032 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 28,722 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 27,914 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 27,254 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 26,616 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 26,050 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 25,620 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 25,222 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 24,893 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 24,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fitchburg
| Race | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 80.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 11.1% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 7.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Fitchburg
| Gender | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fitchburg for adults over 25
| Education | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fitchburg, Wisconsin
| Income | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 12.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.8% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
