City profile · Wisconsin · Census ACS 2023

Fitchburg, WI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Fitchburg - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

31,566
Residents
$85,420
Median income
$389,400
Median home
$1,694
Median rent (state)

Fitchburg - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Fitchburg lands in the 67th percentile for household income and the 42nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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percentile, household income
76th
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42nd
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Fitchburg, WI

31,566 people live in Fitchburg, Wisconsin - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Fitchburg households earn a median of $85,420 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.4%. Fitchburg's housing stock carries a median value of $389,400, and the median resident age is 34.7 years. About 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 71.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 403 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 607% from five years earlier. Fitchburg reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1616.4 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Wisconsin run below the national norm: the state registers 94.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,694 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Wisconsin run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Fitchburg report an average commute of 17.5 minutes, with 72.0% driving alone and 13.7% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 93.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

31,566 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$85,420 /yr

Poverty 5.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does Fitchburg compare to other US cities?

Here's how Fitchburg stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 67% higher than other cities
Home value 76% pricier than other cities
Median rent 67% pricier than other cities
Safety 42% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Wisconsin alone, Fitchburg ranks #153 of 202 Wisconsin cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Fitchburg against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Wisconsin only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Wisconsin-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Fitchburg's strongest outlier among Wisconsin cities

Among the 754 Wisconsin cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Fitchburg ranks #40 - the 95th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Fitchburg only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#184 of 753
76th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Gross Rent
#24 of 761
94th percentile in Wisconsin
Median Home Value
#40 of 754
95th percentile in Wisconsin
Poverty Rate
#375 of 761
50th percentile in Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#36 of 761
95th percentile in Wisconsin

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Wisconsin only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

67thIncome percentile
42ndSafety percentile

67th percentile nationally for median household income · 42nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Fitchburg's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Fitchburg's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 46 Avg. percentile National median
Fitchburg's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Fitchburg's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$389,400 24th percentile more affordable than 24% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Fitchburg $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Fitchburg, WI Fitchburg, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Fitchburg, WI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Fitchburg, WI median $85,420/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Fitchburg, WI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Fitchburg, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 57.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
31,566
Median Income
$85,420
Median Home Value
$389,400
Median Age
34.7
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1616.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
275.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1341.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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30,000 residents31,000 residents32,000 residents33,000 residents34,000 residents35,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 31,298 residents 34,615 residents ▲ +10.6%
Fitchburg's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
403
housing units authorized
Single-Family
96
detached homes
Multifamily
307
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
12.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 57
2020 714
2021 371
2022 169
2023 487
2024 403

Permit volume increased 607% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.5 minutes
Drive Alone
72.0%
Carpool
7.1%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
4.2%
Work from Home
13.7%
Other
2.6%

Based on 18,651 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wisconsin - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wisconsin state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wisconsin state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Fitchburg sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,694/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

West Bend
31,722 people
Manitowoc
34,553 people
Mount Pleasant
27,694 people
Neenah
27,409 people
Franklin
35,751 people
Sun Prairie
36,455 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Fitchburg's 31,566 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

New Bern, NC
31,563 people
Lakeside, FL
31,548 people
Bel Air North, MD
31,599 people
Middle River, MD
31,616 people
Shawnee, OK
31,511 people
Nicholasville, KY
31,625 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Fitchburg's $85,420 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cockeysville, MD
$85,422 median income
Hardin, IL
$85,417 median income
Liberty, IL
$85,417 median income
Maples, IN
$85,417 median income
Lake LeAnn, MI
$85,417 median income
Wood Heights, MO
$85,417 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Fitchburg, WI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Fitchburg, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 65.2% 9.8% 9.8% 9.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.3% White 65.2% Black or African American 9.8% Asian 9.8% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 5.2% Two or more races 9.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Fitchburg compares to nearby Wisconsin cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Fitchburg (this city) 31,566 $85,420
West Bend 31,722 $75,043
Manitowoc 34,553 $62,133
Mount Pleasant 27,694 $90,189
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Fitchburg, WI?

What is the population of Fitchburg, WI? +

31,566 people live in Fitchburg, WI according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Fitchburg, WI? +

Fitchburg households earn a median of $85,420 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Fitchburg? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Fitchburg; the closest available measure is the Wisconsin state average, a cost of living index of 94.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wisconsin vary by metro area.

Is Fitchburg, WI safe? +

Fitchburg has a total crime rate of 1616.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Fitchburg, WI? +

The median home value in Fitchburg is $389,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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