Fitchburg, WI

Living in Fitchburg

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Bikeability 48
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Walkability 39
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 48
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 98
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Colleges 62
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Schools 20
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Residents

29k Population +5k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
51% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black9%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate16%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$316k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$941 Median Monthly Rent +$212 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fitchburg

United States45
Wisconsin35
Madison Metro Area27
Dane County31

Property Crime in Fitchburg

United States48
Wisconsin37
Madison Metro Area39
Dane County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (71%)(24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump17%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 10
Feb 22 1 9
Mar 34 2 5
Apr 47 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 36 3 2
Dec 23 2 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fitchburg

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado18
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fitchburg, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fitchburg, WI

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Eagle Schgool
2 miles, N
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St Maria Goretti
4 miles, NW
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Wingra School
5 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Fitchburg, WI

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Edgewood College
5 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fitchburg, WI

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Meriter Hospital
6 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Fitchburg, WI

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