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Living in Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg Area Facts

  • Fitchburg has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Fitchburg crime rates are 7% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Fitchburg is 13% lower than the Massachusetts average
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Fitchburg Rocks! User Rating 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.

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...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

      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