Massachusetts Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Population: 39,102

Located in Worcester County

The City of Fitchburg is a community of 39,000 people located in north-central Worcester County. Despite being one of the largest cities in the county, Fitchburg retains its small town flavor. Fitchburg is noted for its old mills that line the Nashua River, its hilly topography and regional parks and its tightly knit neighborhood enclaves that, in many cases still retain their ethnic identity.

Among the city's cultural assets are the Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg State College and the world famous annual Longsjo Classic bicycle race.

Fitchburg is located just 10 miles from New Hampshire and 50 miles from Boston, with excellent access via highway or MBTA commuter train to all points.

In the past, heavy industries attracted large numbers of European immigrants to Fitchburg. The families that came seeking work usually chose to settle close to others with the same background, producing ethnic neighborhoods, which retain much of their identity today.

Already a diverse city, Fitchburg has seen its ethnic and racial diversity increase even further over the last decade. In addition to the groups which came to Fitchburg during the Industrial Era Fitchburg has added substantial numbers of Hispanics, Southeast Asians, and African Americans.

Fitchburg's Parkhill Park is a brand-new park with so much to offer the people who live and play in Fitchburg.. The park has new playground equipment, and a new water spray park, which is great for cooling off on those long summer days! There is even a skatepark, called the Ryan Joubert Memorial Skatepark, is open from dawn to dusk. This comprises a large section of the park and is extremely popular with the kids.

Fitchburg's real estate market is busy as new construction is underway. Depending on the area of town, you can spend as little as $40,000 for a 3-bedroom home and as much as $200,000 for the same size home in another area. One thing is for sure though, no matter what you are looking for, you will find it here in Fitchburg.

For a place with great diversity, great employment options and a small town feeling you cannot go wrong in looking at Fitchburg. Come and see why new construction is the name of the game here!