How many renters in Fitchburg, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.8% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Fitchburg, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.8% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fitchburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Fitchburg | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±4.4 points) | 12.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.6% (±5.9 points) | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±3.6 points) | 12.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.3% (±2.5 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±2.4 points) | 10.1% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±5.7 points) | 40.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Fitchburg against Worcester County, its state and the nation
| Fitchburg | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.8% (±6.2 points) | 50.6% (±1.6 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±5.7 points) | 40.5% (±1.4 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±3.5 points) | 30.3% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,882 (±$7,414) | $52,395 (±$1,518) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,222 (±$89) | $1,426 (±$19) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Fitchburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Worcester County (50.6%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Worcester County, Fitchburg ranks 27 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 201 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Fitchburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | — | 49.8% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Lunenburg (community) | 4.6 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lunenburg | 5.0 mi | 45.8% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashby | 5.2 mi | 36.3% (±35.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 5.6 mi | 60.0% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leominster | 6.1 mi | 48.9% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashburnham | 6.2 mi | 100.0% (±72.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Ashburnham | 6.6 mi | 100.0% (±75.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Townsend | 6.8 mi | 50.5% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Auburn | 51.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 21 (tie) | New Braintree | 51.4% (±64.5 points) |
| 23 | Northbridge | 51.2% (±14.9 points) |
| 24 | Brookfield | 50.7% (±31.5 points) |
| 25 | Spencer | 50.6% (±14.8 points) |
| 26 | Northborough | 50.0% (±16.7 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Fitchburg | 49.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Gardner | 49.8% (±9.3 points) |
| 29 | Leominster | 48.9% (±6.1 points) |
| 30 | Rutland | 47.7% (±29.2 points) |
| 31 | Sutton | 47.5% (±32.5 points) |
| 32 | Dudley | 47.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 33 | Hopedale | 46.9% (±28.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Worcester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fitchburg
Are renters in Fitchburg rent-burdened?
49.8% of renting households in Fitchburg pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Fitchburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fitchburg, MA spends 29.9% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fitchburg city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fitchburg city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fitchburg city, Massachusetts
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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