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Fitchburg, Massachusetts · ZIP 01420

Fitchburg — ZIP 01420

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Fitchburg (01420) scores 40/100 — Below Average for Massachusetts. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $409K.

40OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share27%
Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency29%
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index66/100
Typical home value$409K
Median rent$1,799/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$409K

Median Rent

$1,799/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,120

Violent Crime

1,623

Property Crime

4,497

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Worcester County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Goodrich Academy09–12186
75%
75%
Crocker Elementary01–05610
40%
38%
Reingold Elementary01–05679
30%
35%
South Street Early Learning CenterPK–KG570
28%
27%
Memorial Middle School06–08601
25%
39%
Fitchburg High09–121,220
23%
33%
Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential School07–12282
17%
37%
McKay Elementary School01–05754
15%
19%
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School06–08614
12%
19%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

41,677

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

36.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01420 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 01420 has a school score of 56/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01420 is approximately $409K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 01420 in Fitchburg has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.