Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Chill Frozen Yogurt Smoothies
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Fitchburg Art Museum
Museum
Cinema World
Cinema
Food and Drink (19) F
Golden Bowl
Fast Food
Gomes Liquors
Alcohol
The Cellar
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Topps Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wyman's Liquors
Alcohol
Peerless Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
D'Angelo's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wine World
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carol's Dairy Bar
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
American Graffiti
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Crunch Fitness
Gym
iLoveKickboxing
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Dutch Kitchen Bakery
Bakery
Parks (48) C-
Saima Park
Park
Caldwell Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Crocker Field
Park
Lowe Playground
Park
Upper Common
Park
Old City Hall Park
Park
Monument Square
Park
Daniels Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Green Corners Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Howarth Park
Park
Coolidge Park
Park
Parkhill
Park
Moran Field
Park
Phillips Playground
Park
Bartley-Nolan Park
Park
Sadie Quatrale Park
Park
Goodrich Playground
Park
Coggshall Park
Park
Crocker Playground
Park
Northfield Rd Park
Park
West Fitchburg Steamline Trail
Park
South Fitchburg Playground
Park
Shops (19) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Water Street Plaza
Mall
Paws Awhile
Pets
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Thumb's Up
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Hair Xotica
Hairdresser
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Big Lots
Department Store
Boost Virgin Mobile
Electronics
NY Bling Bling
Fashion
Aaron's
Electronics
Alexander Academy
Hairdresser
Aubuchon Hardware
Home Improvement
Maki Building Centers
Home Improvement
Sprint
Electronics
Magic Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
NutriShop
Nutrition Supplements
Dianne's Hairstyle
Hairdresser
Rocky's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Sally Beauty
Beauty
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Fitchburg.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations B+
Community Health Connections
Bus Stop
Burbank Hospital
Bus Stop
Fitchburg High School
Bus Stop
Upper Common
Bus Stop
Fitchburg State University Weston
Bus Stop
Fitchburg State University
Bus Stop
Wallace Civic Center
Bus Stop
Fitchburg State University Recreation Center
Bus Stop
Joseph House(Daniels st)
Bus Stop
Central Plaza
Bus Stop
Fitchburg
Transit Station
South/Pine Street
Bus Stop
Parkill Plaza(Electric Ave)
Bus Stop
Fallon Clinic(Lunenburg St.)
Bus Stop
John Fitch(Cinemaworld)
Bus Stop
Wallace Plaza(Market Basket)
Bus Stop
Lunenburg Crossing(WaLmart/Hannaford)
Bus Stop
Waites Corner(Westminster St)
Bus Stop
Montachusett Industrial Park
Bus Stop
MART Garage(City Line)
Bus Stop
Wachusett
Transit Station
Twin City Plaza(Kmart/Hannaford)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Fitchburg is 115/100 - which is 13% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime C

Fitchburg crime rates are 1,184 per 100k, which is 15% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
739 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
445 crimes per 100k D
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employment C-

The median income in Fitchburg is $54,683 - which is 23% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$54,683 D-
Unemployment Rate
5.3% F
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital Burbank Campus
Hospital
Fitchburg VA Clinic
Clinic
Fitchburg Police Station
Police
Office Of The Sheriff Worcester County
Police
Fitchburg Fire Department
Fire Station
Campus Police
Police
Fitchburg Fire Department
Fire Station
Perfect Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Valley Stream Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Nursing Home
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Reliant Medical Group
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CareWell Urgent Care
Clinic
Walker Orthodontics
Dentist
Fitchburg Fire Department
Fire Station
Mass Ave Dental
Dentist
Lunenburg Family Practice
Clinic
Simply Orthodontists
Dentist
Dr. Paul Migliozzi
Dentist
Lunenburg Police Department
Police
Lunenburg Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Fitchburg home prices are $216,500 - which is 37% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$216,500 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools D-

The Fitchburg graduation rate is 77% - which is 12% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (10) F
Crocker Elementary
Applewild School
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Mckay Arts Academy
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Memorial Intermediate
Reingold Elementary
South Street Elementary
St Bernard Elementary
High Schools (7) F
Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School
Fitchburg High
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Goodrich Academy
St Bernards C.C.H.S.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
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ratings C+

Fitchburg has an overall rating of 68% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes C
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  • Fitchburg has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Fitchburg crime rates are 15% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Fitchburg is 13% lower than the Massachusetts average

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Fitchburg Rocks! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) I have found living in Fitchburg to be quite pleasant. Typical of New England, our town embodies a familiar Massachusetts tenacity that compelled our residents to save a beloved boulder by blowing it up, then later reassembling it piece by piece to preserve it for posterity.

Th ...Read More ere is no shortage of activities to participate in here. Some of the best areas in Fitchburg cater to the outdoor crowd. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, for example, is just 7 miles away. Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary offers trail hiking in a lovely old growth forest, and Coggshell Park is a great place to go for a quiet date or family picnic.

For those who need their dose of culture, there is no shortage of ways to pass the time. I love to visit the Fitchburg Art Museum and end the afternoon with a frosty beverage. The popular River Stix Brewing on Boulder Drive is just a stone's throw away from that lovingly preserved boulder that graces this delightful small city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fitchburg? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Saima Park
      Caldwell Park
      Gateway Park
      Crocker Field
      Lowe Playground
      Upper Common
      Old City Hall Park
      Monument Square

      Entertainment

      Fitchburg Art Museum
      Cinema World

      Food & Drink

      Golden Bowl
      Gomes Liquors
      The Cellar
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Topps Liquors
      Domino's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Wyman's Liquors

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fitchburg? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Fitchburg.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fitchburg? The cost of living in Fitchburg is 115/100 - which is 13% lower than Massachusetts.
      Fitchburg
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fitchburg? Fitchburg crime rates are 1,184, which are 15% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,184 per 100k people

      49% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 85

      49% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Fitchburg? The median income in Fitchburg is $54,683 which is 23% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $54,6831% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,8877% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      14% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Fitchburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital Burbank Campus

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fitchburg home prices? Fitchburg home prices are $216,500 - which is 37% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $216,50017% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9642% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Fitchburg have good schools? The Fitchburg graduation rate is 77% - which is 12% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      20% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Fitchburg a good place to live? Fitchburg has an overall rating of 68% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      4 total surveys

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