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Fitchburg, Wisconsin

city · Dane County

At a glance

32,619
Population
$417,200
Median home value (all homes)
38% above U.S. median
$509,067
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,373/mo
Median rent
2% above U.S. median
$86,516
Median household income
10% above U.S. median
18.9 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
51.05%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities4% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost32% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates94.2%
College graduates57.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Fitchburg Economic Development
The Community & Economic Development Authority serves as agent of the City to plan and carry out housing and community development programs, redevelopment, and housing rehabilitation activities, reinvest in neighborhoods, and administer the City's housing rehabilitation program and related initiatives.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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