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Crime in Fitchburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fitchburg. Key points include:
There were 529 total crimes in Fitchburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fitchburg is 1,616.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fitchburg is 275.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fitchburg is 1,341.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fitchburg is -23.73% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Fitchburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fitchburg / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 529 | 1,616.4 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 90 | 275.0 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 15.3 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 75 | 229.2 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 439 | 1,341.4 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 40 | 122.2 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 361 | 1,103.1 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 116.1 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fitchburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fitchburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fitchburg is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fitchburg is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fitchburg is $501,313.
The median income in Fitchburg is $86,516.
Fitchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fitchburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fitchburg | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 157 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fitchburg, WI Weather
The average high in Fitchburg is 56.3° and the average low is 36.6°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.4 inches of precipitation each year with 42.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fitchburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fitchburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fitchburg
The current population in Fitchburg is 32,619. The population has increased 33.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,619 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | 31,566 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 29,826 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 29,361 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 30,032 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 29,450 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 28,722 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 27,914 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 27,254 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 26,616 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 26,050 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 25,620 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 25,222 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 24,893 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 24,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fitchburg
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Fitchburg is:
61.6% White with 20,098 White residents.
8.7% African American with 2,830 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 55 American Indian residents.
9.9% Asian with 3,243 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 41 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 1,657 Two Or More residents.
14.4% Hispanic with 4,695 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.7% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.4% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fitchburg
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Fitchburg is 45.9% female with 14,967 female residents.
Fitchburg is 54.1% male with 17,651 male residents.
| Gender | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fitchburg for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Fitchburg completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Fitchburg completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Fitchburg completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Fitchburg completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Fitchburg completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Fitchburg completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Fitchburg completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Fitchburg completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Fitchburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fitchburg, Wisconsin
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3.0% of households in Fitchburg earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Fitchburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Fitchburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Fitchburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Fitchburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Fitchburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Fitchburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in Fitchburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Fitchburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.7% of households in Fitchburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fitchburg | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.7% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
