Apartments for rent in Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg is a town in Massachusetts with just under 41,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 should fit right in, as they account for an above-average 18% of the community. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 37, skews younger than most cities in Massachusetts. A small majority of residents own their homes (53%) as opposed to renting (47%) in Fitchburg. With a relatively low average rent of $986 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Massachusetts. Over the course of a year, renters in Fitchburg will save around $2,800 compared to the state average.

Fitchburg residents have an average commute of about 29 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is not used extensively. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

Fitchburg has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (23%) compared to the national average. In addition, 13% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Fitchburg residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 22% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. With an average annual income of about $65,000, Fitchburg workers take home less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).