Electricity rates in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA ranks 5 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest median home value ($295,500). Fitchburg, Massachusetts has 41,633 residents in 16,880 households; 18.0% heat with electricity.
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Fitchburg on the map
Worcester County, with Fitchburg marked
Who supplies Fitchburg
Worcester County lists 3 utilities for Fitchburg, MA, a city of 41,633: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Worcester County page.
Housing and heating in Fitchburg
Fitchburg, MA: 14,312 of 17,945 homes were built before 1980 and 1,704 in 2000 or later. Fitchburg, MA has 7,986 detached houses, 3,541 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 45 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Fitchburg, MA
% of homes by decade built, Fitchburg, MA
- 42pre-40
- 840s
- 1250s
- 1060s
- 870s
- 780s
- 490s
- 800s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Fitchburg, MA
| Fitchburg, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg, MA, median year built | 1950 | 1966 | -16 years | 30 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, built before 1980 | 79.8% | 64.7% | +15.1 points | 11 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, built 2000 or later | 9.5% | 14.1% | -4.6 points | 33 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, detached houses | 44.5% | 57.0% | -12.5 points | 24 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 19.7% | 16.6% | +3.1 points | 36 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, mobile homes | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5 points | 25 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, renter households | 43.6% | 34.3% | +9.3 points | 26 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, median home value | $295,500 | $390,700 | -$95,200 | 43 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, median gross rent a month | $1,131 | $1,347 | -$216 | 41 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, people per household | 2.37 | 2.50 | -0.13 | 28 of 48 |
Facts about Fitchburg
- Residents of Fitchburg, MA, ACS 2023
- 41,63334 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Fitchburg, MA
- $70,65939 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Fitchburg, MA
- 16,8802.47 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Fitchburg, MA
- 56.4%9,518 owners and 7,362 renter households
- Housing units in Fitchburg, MA
- 17,9451,065 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Fitchburg, MA
- 18.0%3,040 of 16,880 homes
- Land area of Fitchburg, MA
- 27.8 sq mi1,496.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Fitchburg, MA
- 2.8%at 570 kWh a month over the $70,659 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Fitchburg, MA
- 130NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 312.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Fitchburg, MA
- 195014,312 of 17,945 homes (79.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Fitchburg, MA
- $295,500$1,131 gross rent a month, 4.59% of value a year
Outage risk around Fitchburg
Fitchburg, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 127 wind and 3 tornado, 312.3 per 100,000 residents of 41,633. Top gust near Fitchburg, MA: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Fitchburg, MA: $619K.
Reports within 15 miles of Fitchburg, MA
wind and tornado reports, Fitchburg, MA
- 5'15
- 26'16
- 6'17
- 15'18
- 2'19
- 27'20
- 5'21
- 12'22
- 7'23
- 13'24
- 12'25
| Fitchburg, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg, MA, 2015 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2016 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2018 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2020 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2021 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2022 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2024 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Fitchburg, MA, 2025 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Who lives in Fitchburg: income, cars, homes
In Fitchburg, MA, 4,725 of 16,880 households earn under $35,000, 4,102 $35,000-$75,000, 5,335 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,718 $150,000 or more. 6,201 residents of Fitchburg, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.5. Of 21,287 workers in Fitchburg, MA, 1,977 work from home, 15,619 drive alone, 489 ride transit and 724 walk. In Fitchburg, MA, 3,553 of 7,182 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,186 households moved in since 2018 and 3,044 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Fitchburg, MA homes: 8,673 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,237 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. In Fitchburg, MA, 2,094 households own no vehicle and 8,451 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Fitchburg, MA
| Fitchburg, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg, MA, households under $35,000 | 28.0% | 9 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, households $150,000 or more | 16.1% | 41 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, residents below poverty | 15.5% | 11 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, median age | 37.5 | 30 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 48.3% | 28 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, households without a vehicle | 12.4% | 22 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 50.1% | 24 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, workers at home | 9.3% | 34 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, cost-burdened renters | 49.5% | 34 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, moved in since 2018 | 30.7% | 29 of 48 |
| Fitchburg, MA, moved in before 2000 | 18.0% | 36 of 48 |
Cost of living with electricity in Fitchburg
Fitchburg, MA: 16,880 households at $1,710 a year per home for electricity (Worcester County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $28.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,555 a year per household.
| Group in Fitchburg, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Fitchburg, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg, MA, all households | 16,880 | $1,710 | $28.9 million | 2.42% |
| Fitchburg, MA, homeowners | 9,518 | $2,044 | $19.5 million | 2.89% |
| Fitchburg, MA, renters | 7,362 | $1,064 | $7.8 million | 1.51% |
Analyst note on Fitchburg
Household income in Fitchburg, MA is $70,659; 9,518 of its 16,880 households own. Fitchburg, MA counts 41,633 residents in 16,880 households, on 27.8 square miles. 3,040 of the 16,880 occupied homes in Fitchburg, MA heat with electricity.
Fitchburg, MA has 17,945 housing units, 1,065 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Fitchburg Gas & Elec Light Co, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Fitchburg, MA. Fitchburg, MA ranks 8 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest median rent ($1,131 a month).
Fitchburg, MA ranks 9 of 48 Massachusetts cities for households earning under $35,000 (28.0%). Fitchburg, MA ranks 10 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest median household income ($70,659).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Fitchburg
Compare Fitchburg with nearby cities
| City near Fitchburg, MA | Distance from Fitchburg | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 41,633 | $70,659 | 1950 | $295,500 | 130 | 9.3% |
| Leominster, MA | 6.1 mi south | 43,697 (+2,064) | $81,556 (+$10,897) | 1966 (+16 yr) | $345,000 (+$49,500) | 142 (+12) | 10.7% (+1.4 pts) |
| Marlborough, MA | 22.2 mi southeast | 41,398 (-235) | $95,047 (+$24,388) | 1971 (+21 yr) | $485,400 (+$189,900) | 217 (+87) | 16.1% (+6.8 pts) |
| Worcester, MA | 23.0 mi south | 205,501 (+163,868) | $67,544 (-$3,115) | 1951 (+1 yr) | $339,500 (+$44,000) | 165 (+35) | 10.7% (+1.4 pts) |
| Lowell, MA | 25.3 mi east | 114,799 (+73,166) | $76,205 (+$5,546) | 1954 (+4 yr) | $395,100 (+$99,600) | 190 (+60) | 10.0% (+0.7 pts) |
| Framingham, MA | 28.1 mi southeast | 72,013 (+30,380) | $98,179 (+$27,520) | 1964 (+14 yr) | $600,600 (+$305,100) | 261 (+131) | 17.4% (+8.1 pts) |
ZIP codes in Fitchburg
| ZIP area touching Fitchburg, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Fitchburg | Share of Fitchburg's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 01420 (Fitchburg, MA) | 91.8% | 99.2% |
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Questions on Fitchburg
Fitchburg: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Fitchburg, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Worcester County lists 3 utilities.
Fitchburg: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Fitchburg, MA: rank 34 of 48 by its 41,633 residents, rank 39 of 48 by $70,659 median income.
Fitchburg: how many homes heat with electricity?
Fitchburg, MA: 3,040 of 16,880 occupied homes, 18.0%; Worcester County 19.2%.
Fitchburg: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 2.8% of the $70,659 median income in Fitchburg, MA.
Fitchburg: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Fitchburg, MA may be closed.
Fitchburg: damaging storms reported nearby?
130 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Fitchburg, MA, 2015 to 2025, 312.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, MA: median home built 1950; 14,312 of 17,945 homes (79.8%) predate 1980, 7,986 are detached and 3,541 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Fitchburg, MA earn under $35,000?
4,725 of 16,880, against 2,718 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Fitchburg, MA live below the poverty line?
6,201 residents.
How many people in Fitchburg, MA work from home?
1,977 of 21,287 workers.