Homes, values and local insight for Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Typical home value $403,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Fitchburg is a former mill city on the Nashua River that once turned out paper, textiles, machines, saws, guns and bicycles. Today it is home to Fitchburg State University and the Fitchburg Art Museum, founded in 1925. Its Civic Days celebration has run every summer since 1960.
Settlers from the western part of Lunenburg won separate incorporation in 1764 and named the town Fitchburg after John Fitch. Paper maker Alvah Crocker arrived in 1823 and pushed a railroad through, reaching Fitchburg from Boston in 1845, then backed the Hoosac Tunnel to reach western markets. Fitchburg became a city in 1872, and its population grew from 3,883 in 1845 to 31,531 in 1900. Fitchburg is a working city with a walkable downtown, a college campus and older neighborhoods built on the hills above the river. Weekly trivia nights, open mics, a monthly First Thursday art night and big summer street events keep the calendar full.
The city's historic commercial core along Main Street, with the Upper Common, the Rollstone Boulder, the Fitchburg Art Museum area and Riverfront Park close by. The city notes most of its buildings date to the Victorian era. ( source )
A long-established neighborhood that the city history says was settled by French-Canadian mill families in the 1800s, with churches and small businesses at its center. ( source )
The west end of the city along the Nashua River, historically home to English workers at the Crocker-Burbank paper mills. The West Fitchburg Steamline Trail runs along the river and Flag Brook here. ( source )
A named village within Fitchburg that appears on the city's list of neighborhoods and villages, alongside Cleghorn, the Upper Common and West Fitchburg. ( source )
A historic corridor where Irish and later Italian families settled near the mills. Today it holds local spots such as the Paddock Lounge on Water Street. ( source )
Locals go for garlic knots, chicken piccata, haddock parmesan and a date-night room with live music. ( source )
American · 106 Lunenburg StreetA sit-down American restaurant and bar that locals use for lunch and dinner. ( source )
Mexican · 131 Westminster StreetKnown for birria tacos, al pastor, taquitos dorados and churros. ( source )
Ramen · 35 Airport RoadSmall dine-in room serving spicy miso ramen, fried chicken ramen, gyoza and karaage rice. ( source )
Mediterranean · 219 Highland AvenueLamb and chicken shawarma plates and sandwiches with white sauce. ( source )
Breakfast cafe · 144 Lunenburg StreetA classic breakfast stop for omelettes, corned beef hash, home fries and Belgian waffles. ( source )
Thai · 200 Lunenburg StreetPad kra pao, mango curry, tom yum soup and pho. ( source )
Puerto Rican · 436 Mechanic StreetGo for the mofongo con carne frita and big portions of seafood. ( source )
Family-owned brewery, taproom and kitchen open since 2021 at 265 Summer Street, with 16+ drafts brewed on site and team trivia every Thursday at 7pm. ( source )
Water Street bar at 1426 Water St that hosts a live music jam and open mic night every Thursday. 21+. ( source )
Downtown bar and arcade at 347 Main Street with Thursday karaoke nights and no cover. 18+. ( source )
Gaming lounge at 10 Main Street that runs Jackbox Thursdays from 7 to 10pm. ( source )
Restaurant and bar at 170 Whalon Street with a full menu of flatbreads, bowls and burgers. ( source )
Farm at 340 Marshall Road with pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, U-cut flowers, a retail store and ice cream in season. ( source )
Farmstand and deli at 85 Westminster Street selling sandwiches, balsamic vinegars, olive oils and plants. ( source )
Farmers market run by the nonprofit Growing Places at the Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm Street, on First Thursdays from 3 to 5:30pm. ( source )
Gallery on the Upper Common selling original and vintage art, photography, prints, sculpture and postcards of the city. ( source )
A 350+ acre city park gifted by Henry Coggshall in 1894, with 8-acre Mirror Lake, a Victorian gazebo, the Stone House, 5.05 miles of trail loops and an 18-hole disc golf course. ( source )
in townDowntown park at 51 Commercial Street on the Nashua River that hosts concerts, outdoor movies, the Amazing Duck Race and Festival Latino. ( source )
in townAbout one fenced acre with separate areas for large and small dogs, a water fountain and a small pavilion. The only off-leash area in the city. ( source )
about 6 milesState forest with swimming at Crow Hill Pond, rock climbing at Crow Hill Ledges, mountain biking and a stretch of the 95-mile Midstate Trail. ( source )
about 12 milesA 3,000-acre reservation around the 2,006-foot summit with 17 miles of trails and a seasonal summit road. ( source )
about 16 milesNational wildlife refuge with about five miles of trails along the Nashua River and oxbow ponds. ( source )
about 31 milesNational park covering the battlefields and structures of April 19, 1775, the opening day of the Revolution. ( source )
Founded in 1925 at 185 Elm Street, with more than 7,000 works from ancient Egypt to contemporary art and strengths in American art, African art and photography. Admission is free. ( source )
Resort at 150 Great Wolf Drive with a 68,000-square-foot indoor water park kept at 84 degrees year-round. ( source )
A granite boulder that once sat atop Rollstone Hill. It was blasted apart and reassembled on the Upper Common in 1929 and 1930. ( source )
Sports and event center with over 80,000 square feet of indoor courts, six outdoor fields, axe throwing and an on-site restaurant. ( source )
Ski and snowboard area with season passes, lessons and kids programs such as Cub Club and Gate Runners. ( source )
Beer festival at Riverfront Park that kicks off the Civic Days season. The 2026 edition was the 16th. ( source )
July 3Downtown block party with food, live music and vendors, capped by fireworks launched from the summit of Rollstone Hill. ( source )
July 4The city bills it as the largest parade in Central Massachusetts, part of Civic Days, a tradition since 1960. ( source )
JulyThousands of rubber ducks race down the Nashua River at Riverfront Park for prizes. ( source )
SeptemberEvening festival at Riverfront Park with Latin music, food vendors, a car show and kids activities. ( source )
South Street Early Learning Center, Crocker Elementary School, McKay Elementary School, Reingold Elementary School
MiddleLongsjo Middle School, Memorial Middle School
HighFitchburg High School, Goodrich Academy, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School (regional vocational, located in Fitchburg)
PrivateSt. Bernard's High School
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )
Route 2 (east-west), I-190 south to Worcester, Route 12 and Route 31. MBTA Commuter Rail Fitchburg Line from Fitchburg Station and Wachusett Station.
AirportsFitchburg Municipal Airport (general aviation, about 10 min); Worcester Regional Airport (about 45 min); Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (about 65 min); Boston Logan International (about 1 hr 20 min without traffic).
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The typical home in Fitchburg is worth $403,000, 19% below the Worcester County typical value of $498,000 and 39% below the Massachusetts typical value of $662,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Fitchburg, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Fitchburg moved +33.5% over five years and +130.2% over ten.
Median gross rent in Fitchburg. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Fitchburg lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Fitchburg.
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Typical value $551,000 · 12,007 residents
Area guide →Typical value $482,000 · 3,270 residents
Area guide →Typical value $545,000 · 8,509 residents
Area guide →Typical value $472,000 · 44,209 residents
Area guide →Typical value $459,000 · 6,522 residents
Area guide →Typical value $510,000 · 9,220 residents
Area guide →See the full Worcester County real estate guide or the Massachusetts real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Fitchburg was $403,000 in August 2026, +1.6% over the past year.
Fitchburg is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
About 42,145 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 41,948 in 2020.
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56% of occupied homes in Fitchburg are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Numbers update as new data is released. Talk to Ryan and Megan for current sold prices on your street.
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The typical home in Fitchburg is worth $403,078 as of August 2026 in ZIP code 01420. Values moved +1.5% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01420 | $403,078 | +1.5% | +33.3% | $427,450 | 29 |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
