Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Oasis Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Barriques
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Splash Pad
Water Park
AMC Fitchburg 18
Cinema
Ten Pin Alley
Bowling Alley
FIVE Nightclub
Nightclub
Food and Drink (28) F
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
Sweets
Atomic Koi
Bar
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Great Dane Pub
Bar
Qdoba
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Funk's Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
O'Connell's Liquor
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Quivey's Stable Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Monkeyshines Bar & Grill
Bar
Steve's Liquor
Alcohol
Paco's Tacos
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (11) F
Fitchburg Community Center
Community Centre
Fitchburg Senior Center
Community Centre
Perennial Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Pinnacle Health + Fitness
Gym
Progress Center for Black Women
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Princeton Club
Gym
Gymfinity
Gym
Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Madpower Training
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Centro Hispano
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Rolling Pin Bake Shop
Bakery
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Bavaria Sausage
Butcher
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Luna's Groceries
Grocery Store
Bill's Food Center
Grocery Store
Parks (102) A+
Hillside Heights Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Gorman Wayside
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Byrne Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Nobel Woods
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Oak Meadow Park
Park
Quarry Hill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Fitchburg Center Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Wildwood South Prairie Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
McGaw Park
Park
Greenfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Country Vineyard Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Wildwood Kettle Park
Park
S. Johnson Park
Park
Shops (34) F
Bilancio Eyewear
Optician
Ecco Salon
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Wheel & Sprocket
Bicycle
Tabby Jack's
Pets
Buffo Floral
Florist
Kim's Nails
Beauty
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Bricks & Minifigs
Toys
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Wild Theory CBD Co.
Nutrition Supplements
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Cosa Boutique
Clothing
Speedway
Convenience Store
AMS
Electronics
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Mounds Pet Food Warehouse
Pets
A1 Furniture and Mattress
Furniture
Don's Home Furniture
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Fitchburg.
Public Transit Stops (33)
Stops & Stations F
Fish Hatchery & Lacy Rd (NB)
Bus Stop
Fish Hatchery & Cheryl Dr (NB)
Bus Stop
E Cheryl & Woods Hollow (EB)
Bus Stop
Mickelson & Brendan (NB)
Bus Stop
E Cheryl & Crinkle Root (EB)
Bus Stop
E Cheryl & Crinkle Root (WB)
Bus Stop
South Fish Hatchery & McKee (SB)
Bus Stop
Fish Hatchery & McKee (NB)
Bus Stop
McKee & Fish Hatchery (WB)
Bus Stop
E Cheryl & No Oaks (EB)
Bus Stop
E Cheryl & No Oaks (WB)
Bus Stop
McKee Rd & Richardson St (EB)
Bus Stop
McKee Rd & Richardson St (WB)
Bus Stop
E Cheryl & Lacy (WB)
Bus Stop
Lacy & E Cheryl (EB)
Bus Stop
S Fish Hatchery & Caddis (SB)
Bus Stop
McKee Rd & Osmundsen Rd (EB)
Bus Stop
McKee Rd & Osmundsen Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
Lacy & Central Park (WB)
Bus Stop
Lacy & Central Park (EB)
Bus Stop
McKee Rd & Seminole Hwy (EB)
Bus Stop
McKee Rd & Seminole Hwy (WB)
Bus Stop
Fish Hatchery & Traceway (SB)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Post & Knollwood (SB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Fitchburg is 121/100 - which is 27% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime B-

Fitchburg crime rates are 1,632 per 100k, which is 3% lower than Wisconsin
Property Crime
1,324 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
308 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A+

The median income in Fitchburg is $76,240 - which is 40% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$76,240 B+
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
New Health Chiropratic
Doctor
UnityPoint Health Meriter
Clinic
Fitchburg Police Department
Police
UW Health Fitchburg Clinic
Clinic
Children's Dental Center
Dentist
Fitchburg Firehouse 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Melius, Schurr & Cardwell
Clinic
Lasting Skin Solutions
Clinic
Jennifer Bergstrom DDS
Dentist
GHC Hatchery Hill Clinic
Clinic
Fitchburg Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
First Choice Dental
Dentist
Fitchburg Firehouse 2
Fire Station
Fitchburg Firehouse 3
Fire Station
Lifetime Family Dentistry - Fitchburg
Dentist
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Madison Oral Surgery & Dental Implants
Dentist
Fitchburg Fire Station #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Fire Station No. 6
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Fitchburg home prices are $323,400 - which is 94% higher than Wisconsin
Home Price
$323,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools C

The Fitchburg graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Wisconsin
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (2) F
Eagle Schgool
Stoner Prairie Elementary
Savanna Oaks Middle
Verona Area International School
Leopold Elementary
Grow Academy
Madinah Academy Of Madison
Madison Community Montessori
High Schools (1) F
Oakhill Correctional Institution
Oregon Correctional Center
Grow Academy
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ratings B-

Fitchburg has an overall rating of 68% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C
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Fitchburg, WI: Quaint Town Outside of Madison 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Fitchburg, WI is located just south of Wisconsin's capital city of Madison. Its a smaller town but is close to the more urban parts of Madison. Fitchburg has a great police department, though it is worth noting that in recent months Fitchburg has seen a slight rise in crime. One ...Read More of the main downsides to Fitchburg is that it does not have its own public school system so for those looking to raise a family in Fitchburg, note that your children will be attending school outside of the city. This may be problematic due to commuting times.

Fitchburg has decent shopping and entertainment. Nightlife is average, but it doesn't tend to be a problem since Madison is so close, which is a city with a very vibrant nightlife. The weather in Fitchburg is the same as that for most of the Midwest which means cold and snowy winters with hot and humid summers. However, the autumn season is exceptional in Fitchburg with the trees that line the streets producing vibrant colors and giving the city a warm and welcoming feel.

Overall, Fitchburg is ideal for people looking to save money. Rent is relatively cheaper than that of Madison and housing prices compare favorably. 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

      Hillside Heights Park
      Unknown Name
      Gorman Wayside
      Unknown Name
      Byrne Park
      Unknown Name
      Nobel Woods
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Splash Pad
      AMC Fitchburg 18
      Ten Pin Alley
      FIVE Nightclub

      Food & Drink

      Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.
      Atomic Koi
      Pizza Hut Delivery
      Panera Bread
      MOD Pizza
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Smoothie King
      Great Dane Pub

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Fitchburg? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Fitchburg.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fitchburg? The cost of living in Fitchburg is 121/100 - which is 27% higher than Wisconsin.
      Fitchburg
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fitchburg? Fitchburg crime rates are 1,632, which are 3% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,632 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fitchburg? The median income in Fitchburg is $76,240 which is 40% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $76,24038% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,72057% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      69% lower 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

      Pharmacies

      Fitchburg Family Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      New Health Chiropratic

      A+ Housing

      What are Fitchburg home prices? Fitchburg home prices are $323,400 - which is 94% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $323,40075% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09816% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Fitchburg have good schools? The Fitchburg graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      24% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Fitchburg a good place to live? Fitchburg has an overall rating of 68% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      2 total surveys

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